Scanning Optical Microscopy: Part 2

Masud Mansuripur, Lifeng Li, Wei-Hung Yeh

Last month we began a discussion of diffraction-limited focusing of a laser beam for the purpose of scanning a surface. We discussed the size of the focused spot and the corresponding depth of focus under various circumstances. This month's column continues the discussion, concentrating on focusing through solid immersion lenses.

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