Two-dimensional imaging by far-field superlens at visible wavelengths.

Xiong, Yi; Liu, Zhaowei; Sun, Cheng; Zhang, Xiang · Nano Lett · 2007

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

We report that two-dimensional (2D) sub-diffraction-limited images can be theoretically reconstructed by a new metamaterial far-field superlens. The metamaterial far-field superlens, composed of a metal-dielectric multilayer and a one-dimensional (1D) subwavelength grating, can work over a broad range of visible wavelengths intrinsically. The imaging principle and the reconstruction process are described in detail. The 2D sub-diffraction-limited imaging ability enables more applications of the far-field superlens in optical nanoimaging and sensing.

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