Far-field super-resolution chemical microscopy
Abstract
Far-field chemical microscopy providing molecular electronic or vibrational fingerprint information opens a new window for the study of three-dimensional biological, material, and chemical systems. Chemical microscopy provides a nondestructive way of chemical identification without exterior labels. However, the diffraction limit of optics hindered it from discovering more details under the resolution limit. Recent development of super-resolution techniques gives enlightenment to open this door behind far-field chemical microscopy. Here, we review recent advances that have pushed the boundary of far-field chemical microscopy in terms of spatial resolution. We further highlight applications in biomedical research, material characterization, environmental study, cultural heritage conservation, and integrated chip inspection.
- Publication:
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Light: Science & Applications
- Pub Date:
- December 2023
- DOI:
- 10.1038/s41377-023-01182-7
- arXiv:
- arXiv:2305.10658
- Bibcode:
- 2023LSA....12..137T
- Keywords:
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- Physics - Optics;
- Physics - Chemical Physics
- E-Print:
- 34 pages, 8 figures,1 table