Seeing a single atom where it is not

G. Araneda, S. Walser, Y. Colombe, D. B. Higginbottom, J. Volz, R. Blatt, A. Rauschenbeutel

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    Abstract

    We demonstrate that spin-orbit coupling of light can lead to fundamental wavelength-scale errors in optical precision localization of sub-wavelength scale emitters using far-field optical imaging techniques. The effect occurs even for perfect, aberration-free imaging.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Pacific Rim, CLEOPR 2018
    PublisherOptica Publishing Group
    ISBN (Print)9781943580453
    Publication statusPublished - 2018
    EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Pacific Rim, CLEOPR 2018 - Hong Kong, China
    Duration: 29 Jul 20183 Aug 2018

    Publication series

    NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
    VolumePart F113-CLEOPR 2018
    ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

    Conference

    ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics/Pacific Rim, CLEOPR 2018
    Country/TerritoryChina
    CityHong Kong
    Period29/07/183/08/18

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