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    • Electromagnetism
    • Optical Physics
    • Computational Physics

    Background:

    • Experimental measurement of the longitudinal component of highly focused electromagnetic fields presents significant challenges, particularly with near-field techniques.
    • Accurate characterization of electromagnetic fields is crucial for applications in optics, nanotechnology, and materials science.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a novel method for estimating the longitudinal component of a highly focused electromagnetic field.
    • To detail the experimental and numerical procedures involved in the proposed technique.
    • To introduce a user-friendly graphical application to aid in parameter selection and streamline the estimation process.

    Main Methods:

    • Determination of the complex amplitude of the transverse electromagnetic field in the focal region using phase retrieval techniques.
    • Numerical propagation of the transverse field to reconstruct the full electromagnetic field.
    • Estimation of the longitudinal component using Gauss's theorem applied to the reconstructed field.

    Main Results:

    • Successful estimation of the longitudinal component of a highly focused electromagnetic field by combining optical and numerical methods.
    • Identification and discussion of potential experimental sources of error affecting the accuracy of the results.
    • Development of a graphical application to simplify parameter selection and optimize the estimation process.

    Conclusions:

    • The combined optical and numerical approach provides a viable method for measuring the longitudinal component of focused electromagnetic fields.
    • The developed graphical application enhances the practicality and accessibility of this measurement technique.
    • Further refinement of experimental parameters through the application can lead to more satisfactory outcomes in electromagnetic field characterization.