Sub-diffraction-limited spatial resolution in CARS microscopy by ground state depletion

Carsten Cleff*, Petra Groß, Carsten Fallnich, Herman L. Offerhaus, Jennifer L. Herek, Kai Kruse, Willem P. Beeker, Chris J. Lee, Klaus Jochen Boller

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Abstract

Suppression of CARS signal generation is demonstrated via ground state depletion in a theoretical investigation. Using a donut-shaped control light field for population transfer results in sub-diffraction-limited spatial resolution CARS microscopy.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2012 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Print)9781467318396
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Dec 2012
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012 - San Jose McEnery Convention Center, San Jose, United States
Duration: 6 May 201211 May 2012

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2012
Abbreviated titleCLEO
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period6/05/1211/05/12

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