@inproceedings{9d24c83a834a4400a0a2c3e27ffb94cb,
title = "Spatial resolution enhancement in laser scanning microscopy using vector beams",
abstract = "We report the superior properties of cylindrical vector beams such as radially and azimuthally polarized beams realized under tight focusing condition. A higher-order radially polarized Laguerre-Gaussian beam has a capability of producing a much smaller focal spot compared to a conventional linearly or circularly polarized beam. On the other hand, a higherorder azimuthally polarized mode beam can produce a smaller dark spot at the focus. We utilize these features to significantly enhance the spatial resolution in laser scanning microscopy.",
keywords = "Cylindrical vector beam, diffraction theory, laser microscopy, polarization, super-resolution",
author = "Yuichi Kozawa and Shunichi Sato",
year = "2018",
month = jan,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1117/12.2316803",
language = "English",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
publisher = "SPIE",
editor = "Toyohiko Yatagai and Yoshihisa Aizu and Osamu Matoba and Yasuhiro Awatsuji and Yuan Luo",
booktitle = "Biomedical Imaging and Sensing Conference",
note = "Biomedical Imaging and Sensing Conference 2018 ; Conference date: 25-04-2018 Through 27-04-2018",
}