Title
High spatial resolution imaging with near-field scanning optical microscopy in liquids
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
11-1-2001
Abstract
The mechanism of tuning fork-based shear-force near-field scanning optical microscopy is investigated to determine optimal experimental conditions for imaging soft samples immersed in liquid. High feedback sensitivity and stability are obtained when only the fiber probe, i.e., excluding the tuning fork prongs, is immersed in solution, which also avoids electrical shorting in conductive (i.e., buffer) solutions. Images of MEH-PPV were obtained with comparable spatial resolution in both air and water. High optical resolution (∼160 nm fwhm) was observed.
Publication Source (Journal or Book title)
Analytical Chemistry
First Page
5015
Last Page
5019
Recommended Citation
Lee, L., Schaller, R., Haber, L., & Saykally, R. (2001). High spatial resolution imaging with near-field scanning optical microscopy in liquids. Analytical Chemistry, 73 (21), 5015-5019. https://doi.org/10.1021/ac010803k