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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Quantum Physics
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Classical optics face the Rayleigh criterion, limiting resolution to the wavelength of light.
  • Sub-wavelength interference offers a pathway to overcome these diffraction limits.
  • High-precision measurements are crucial across scientific disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the physics behind sub-wavelength interference in photon coincidence detection.
  • To demonstrate the generation of super sub-wavelength interference patterns.
  • To explore the implications for quantum lithography.

Main Methods:

  • Studied second-order correlation theory for photon coincidence detection.
  • Performed a Young's double-slit experiment using pseudo-thermal light.
  • Analyzed interference patterns generated by scanning point detectors.

Main Results:

  • Observed super sub-wavelength interference patterns under specific scanning conditions.
  • Provided a theoretical framework explaining the observed phenomena.
  • Validated the theory for both pseudo-thermal and entangled light sources.

Conclusions:

  • Sub-wavelength interference can be achieved and controlled through photon coincidence detection.
  • The findings offer new possibilities for super-resolution imaging and quantum lithography.
  • Limitations for quantum lithography applications were discussed.