Title :
Sub-diffraction limited CARS microscopy— A theoretical investigation
Author :
Beeker, Willem P. ; Gross, Petra ; Lee, Chris J. ; Cleff, Carsten ; Offerhaus, Herman L. ; Fallnich, Carsten ; Herek, Jennifer L. ; Boller, Klaus J.
Author_Institution :
Laser Phys. & Nonlinear Opt. Group, Univ. of Twente, Enschede, Netherlands
Abstract :
The possibility of obtaining sub-diffraction limited spatial resolution with label-free imaging, based on coherent anti-Stokes Raman (CARS) microscopy, is investigated numerically. Like STED, CARS emission is strongly suppressed by applying an additional light field.
Keywords :
coherent antiStokes Raman scattering; image resolution; optical microscopy; STED; coherent antiStokes Raman microscopy; label-free imaging; spatial resolution; subdiffraction limited CARS microscopy; Biomedical optical imaging; Frequency; Nonlinear optics; Optical microscopy; Optical pulses; Optical pumping; Optical saturation; Optical scattering; Pump lasers; Stimulated emission; (300.6230) Spectroscopy, coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering; (350.5730) Resolution;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
