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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Electromagnetics
    • Microscopy

    Background:

    • Accurate measurement of localized electric fields is crucial for understanding various physical phenomena.
    • Existing methods for electric field measurement often lack spatial resolution or require complex setups.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel, high-resolution technique for measuring the 2D spatial distribution of electric fields in air.
    • To demonstrate the capability of electric field induced second harmonic generation (EFISHG) combined with microscopy for localized electric field mapping.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized electric field induced second harmonic generation (EFISHG) with a femtosecond laser.
    • Employed a microscopic imaging technique to capture two snapshot second harmonic images with orthogonal polarizations.
    • Achieved 2D spatial mapping of electric field intensity and direction.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully measured the 2D spatial distribution of a local electric field in air.
    • Achieved a spatial resolution of 8.8 µm for electric field measurements.
    • Demonstrated rapid measurement capability, with a single image acquisition time of 5 seconds using a 5 kHz laser.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented EFISHG-based microscopic imaging technique offers a powerful new approach for localized electric field measurement.
    • This method provides high spatial resolution and efficient data acquisition for electric field mapping in air.
    • The technique has potential applications in diverse fields requiring precise electric field characterization.