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    • Plasmonics
    • Near-field optics
    • Nanophotonics

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    • Surface-plasmon-polariton (SPP) modes are crucial for nanoscale light manipulation.
    • Direct visualization of SPP electric fields in the near-field is challenging.
    • Existing methods often lack spatial resolution or direct field information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel method for direct near-field visualization of electric field distributions.
    • To demonstrate the capability of imaging propagating surface-plasmon-polariton (SPP) modes.
    • To establish a new tool for studying light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizing a photo-induced gradient force exerted by the evanescent field.
    • Employing a sharp, polarizable tip as a sensor.
    • Implementing a photo-induced force microscope (PiFM) for detection.

    Main Results:

    • Successful imaging of propagating SPP modes was achieved.
    • The method provides direct visualization of electric field distributions.
    • High-resolution near-field images of SPPs on gold surfaces were obtained.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed PiFM-based method offers a powerful new approach for near-field optical imaging.
    • This technique enables direct visualization of electric fields associated with SPPs.
    • The findings contribute to a deeper understanding of plasmonic phenomena and nanoscale optics.