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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Electromagnetism
Materials Science

Background:

Terahertz (THz) imaging applications are limited by low spatial resolution.
Achieving superresolution in the THz frequency range remains a significant challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel method for far-field superresolution imaging at THz frequencies.
To demonstrate the capability of spoof surface plasmons (SSP) for enhancing THz imaging resolution.

Main Methods:

Utilizing a novel spoof surface plasmons (SSP) probe for illumination.
Reconstructing images of subwavelength separated slits using a single-shot acquisition.
Numerical demonstration of deep subwavelength focusing with the SSP probe.

Main Results:

Achieved a numerical resolution of 0.06λ at 0.3 THz.
Demonstrated the potential for further resolution enhancement by optimizing SSP probe size.
Confirmed deep subwavelength focusing capabilities of the SSP probe.

Conclusions:

The developed SSP probe illumination method offers a new pathway for THz superresolution imaging.
This approach has the potential to significantly advance applications requiring high-resolution THz imaging.
The technique may be extended to other longer wavelengths beyond the THz range.