Physics – Quantum Physics
Scientific paper
2001-04-23
D.V. Strekalov and J. P. Dowling, Journal of Modern Optics, 49, 519-527 (2002).
Physics
Quantum Physics
Presented at PQE 2001. To appear in Special Issue of Journal of Modern Optics
Scientific paper
10.1080/09500340110090846
We discuss advantages of using non-classical states of light for two aspects of optical imaging: creating of miniature images on photosensitive substrates, which constitutes the foundation for optical lithography, and imaging of micro objects. In both cases, the classical resolution limit given by the Rayleigh criterion is approximately a half of the optical wavelength. It has been shown, however, that by using multi-photon quantum states of the light field, and multi-photon sensitive material or detector, this limit can be surpassed. We give a rigorous quantum mechanical treatment of this problem, address some particularly widespread misconceptions and discuss the requirements for turning the research on quantum imaging into a practical technology.
Dowling Jonathan
Strekalov Dmitry
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