On maximum field components in the focal point of a lens

H. P. Urbach; S. F. Pereira; D. J. Broer

doi:10.1117/12.852463

25 November 2009 On maximum field components in the focal point of a lens

H. P. Urbach, S. F. Pereira, D. J. Broer

Proceedings Volume 7506, 2009 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Systems and Modern Optoelectronic Instruments; 75060V (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852463
Event: International Conference on Optical Instrumentation and Technology, 2009, Shanghai, China

Abstract

We determine field distributions in the pupil of a high NA lens, that give, for a given power incident on the lens, the maximum electric field amplitude in focus in a specific direction. We consider in particular the cases of maximum longitudinal and maximum transverse components. The distribution of the maximum longitudinal component in the focal plane is narrower than that of the focused Airy spot and hence can give higher resolution in imaging.

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H. P. Urbach, S. F. Pereira, and D. J. Broer "On maximum field components in the focal point of a lens", Proc. SPIE 7506, 2009 International Conference on Optical Instruments and Technology: Optical Systems and Modern Optoelectronic Instruments, 75060V (25 November 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.852463

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