Development of terahertz wave microscopes

作者: T Yuan , JZ Xu , X-C Zhang , None

DOI: 10.1016/J.INFRARED.2004.01.016

关键词: MicroscopyMicroscopeMaterials scienceOpticsRadiationImage resolutionDiffractionNear-field opticsTerahertz radiationNear-field scanning optical microscope

摘要: Terahertz (THz) radiation has tremendous potential for inspection applications. However, due to the diffraction restriction, its spatial resolution is limited by long wavelength. Near-field technology improves of THz imaging. Recent developments near-field wave microscopzes are highlighted.

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