Title :
Limitations on the measurement of spatial coherence by near-field probes
Author :
Grondalski, J. ; James, D.F.V.
Author_Institution :
Theor. Div., Los Alamos Nat. Lab., NM, USA
Abstract :
Using a scalar dipole model, we find that the fundamental limitation on the measurement of spatial coherence by near-field probes can be understood in terms of a simple scattering model.
Keywords :
light coherence; light scattering; near-field scanning optical microscopy; optical fibres; fiber modes; near-field probes; scalar dipole model; scattering model; spatial coherence; Light scattering; Optical coupling; Optical fibers; Optical imaging; Optical microscopy; Optical scattering; Polarization; Probes; Spatial coherence; Wavelength measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science, 2003. QELS. Postconference Digest
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-749-0
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2003.238163
