Abstract

Sub-diffraction quasi-non-diffracting beams with sub-wavelength transverse size are attractive for applications such as optical nano-manipulation, optical nano-fabrication, optical high-density storage, and optical super-resolution microscopy. In this paper, we proposed an optimization-free design approach and demonstrated the possibility of generating sub-diffraction quasi-non-diffracting beams with sub-wavelength size for different polarizations by a binary-phase Fresnel planar lens. More importantly, the optimization-free method significantly simplifies the design procedure and the generation of sub-diffracting quasi-non-diffracting beams. Utilizing the concept of normalized angular spectrum compression, for wavelength λ0 = 632.8 nm, a binary-phase Fresnel planar lens was designed and fabricated. The experimental results show that the sub-diffraction transverse size and the non-diffracting propagation distances are 0.40λ0–0.54λ0 and 90λ0, 0.43λ0–0.54λ0 and 73λ0, and 0.34λ0–0.41λ0 and 80λ0 for the generated quasi-non-diffracting beams with circular, longitudinal, and azimuthal polarizations, respectively.

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H. Gao, M. Pu, X. Li, X. Ma, Z. Zhao, Y. Guo, and X. Luo, “Super-resolution imaging with a Bessel lens realized by a geometric metasurface,” Opt. Express 25(12), 13933–13943 (2017).
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[Crossref]

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[Crossref] [PubMed]

G. Chen, Z. Wu, A. Yu, K. Zhang, J. Wu, L. Dai, Z. Wen, Y. He, Z. Zhang, S. Jiang, C. Wang, and X. Luo, “Planar binary-phase lens for super-oscillatory optical hollow needles,” Sci. Rep. 7(1), 4697 (2017).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

F. Qin, K. Huang, J. Wu, J. Teng, C. W. Qiu, and M. Hong, “A supercritical Lens optical label-free microscopy: sub-diffraction resolution and ultra-long working distance,” Adv. Mater. 29(8), 1602721 (2017).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. Zhang, H. Chen, Z. Wu, K. Zhang, Y. Li, G. Chen, Z. Zhang, Z. Wen, L. Dai, and A. L. Wang, “Synthesis of sub-diffraction quasi-non-diffracting beams by angular spectrum compression,” Opt. Express 25(22), 27104–27118 (2017).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

V. V. Kotlyar, S. S. Stafeev, A. G. Nalimov, M. V. Kotlyar, L. O’Faolain, and E. S. Kozlova, “Tight focusing of laser light using a chromium Fresnel zone plate,” Opt. Express 25(17), 19662–19671 (2017).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

2016 (4)

G. Chen, Y. Li, A. Yu, Z. Wen, L. Dai, L. Chen, Z. Zhang, S. Jiang, K. Zhang, X. Wang, and F. Lin, “Super-oscillatory focusing of circularly polarized light by ultra-long focal length planar lens based on binary amplitude-phase modulation,” Sci. Rep. 6(1), 29068 (2016).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

G. Chen, Z. X. Wu, A. P. Yu, Z. H. Zhang, Z. Q. Wen, K. Zhang, L. R. Dai, S. L. Jiang, Y. Y. Li, L. Chen, C. T. Wang, and X. G. Luo, “Generation of a sub-diffraction hollow ring by shaping an azimuthally polarized wave,” Sci. Rep. 6(1), 37776 (2016).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

A. P. Yu, G. Chen, Z. H. Zhang, Z. Q. Wen, L. R. Dai, K. Zhang, S. L. Jiang, Z. X. Wu, Y. Y. Li, C. T. Wang, and X. G. Luo, “Creation of sub-diffraction longitudinally polarized spot by focusing radially polarized light with binary phase lens,” Sci. Rep. 6(1), 38859 (2016).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

Z. Man, C. Min, L. Du, Y. Zhang, S. Zhu, and X. Yuan, “Sub-wavelength sized transversely polarized optical needle with exceptionally suppressed side-lobes,” Opt. Express 24(2), 874–882 (2016).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

2015 (2)

D. Panneton, G. St-Onge, M. Piché, and S. Thibault, “Needles of light produced with a spherical mirror,” Opt. Lett. 40(3), 419–422 (2015).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

F. Qin, K. Huang, J. Wu, J. Jiao, X. Luo, C. Qiu, and M. Hong, “Shaping a sub-wavelength needle with ultra-long focal length by focusing azimuthally polarized light,” Sci. Rep. 5(1), 9977 (2015).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

2014 (6)

T. Roy, E. T. F. Rogers, G. Yuan, and N. I. Zheludev, “Point spread function of the optical needle super-oscillatory lens,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 104(23), 231109 (2014).
[Crossref]

G. Yuan, E. T. F. Rogers, T. Roy, G. Adamo, Z. Shen, and N. I. Zheludev, “Planar super-oscillatory lens for sub-diffraction optical needles at violet wavelengths,” Sci. Rep. 4(1), 6333 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

M. Zhu, Q. Cao, and H. Gao, “Creation of a 50,000λ long needle-like field with 0.36λ width,” J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 31(3), 500–504 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

A. Sabatyan and B. Meshginqalam, “Generation of annular beam by a novel class of Fresnel zone plate,” Appl. Opt. 53(26), 5995–6000 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

K. Huang, H. Ye, J. Teng, S. P. Yeo, B. Lukyanchuk, and W. Cheng, “Optimization-free superoscillatory lens using phase and amplitude masks,” Laser Photonics Rev. 8(1), 152–157 (2014).
[Crossref]

G. Yuan, E. T. F. Rogers, T. Roy, Z. Shen, and N. I. Zheludev, “Flat super-oscillatory lens for heat-assisted magnetic recording with sub-50 nm resolution,” Opt. Express 22(6), 6428–6437 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

2013 (9)

V. V. Kotlyar, S. S. Stafeev, Y. Liu, L. O’Faolain, and A. A. Kovalev, “Analysis of the shape of a subwavelength focal spot for the linearly polarized light,” Appl. Opt. 52(3), 330–339 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

S. S. Stafeev, V. V. Kotlyar, and L. O’Faolain, “Subwavelength focusing of laser light by microoptics,” J. Mod. Opt. 60(13), 1050–1059 (2013).
[Crossref]

H. Guo, X. Weng, M. Jiang, Y. Zhao, G. Sui, Q. Hu, Y. Wang, and S. Zhuang, “Tight focusing of a higher-order radially polarized beam transmitting through multi-zone binary phase pupil filters,” Opt. Express 21(5), 5363–5372 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

G. Y. Chen, F. Song, and H. T. Wang, “Sharper focal spot generated by 4π tight focusing of higher-order Laguerre-Gaussian radially polarized beam,” Opt. Lett. 38(19), 3937–3940 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

G. Thériault, Y. De Koninck, and N. McCarthy, “Extended depth of field microscopy for rapid volumetric two-photon imaging,” Opt. Express 21(8), 10095–10104 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

A. Dudley, M. Lavery, M. Padgett, and A. Forbes, “Unraveling Bessel beams,” Opt. Photonics News 24(6), 22–29 (2013).
[Crossref]

L. Gong, Y. X. Ren, G. S. Xue, Q. C. Wang, J. H. Zhou, M. C. Zhong, Z. Q. Wang, and Y. M. Li, “Generation of nondiffracting Bessel beam using digital micromirror device,” Appl. Opt. 52(19), 4566–4575 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

E. Greenfield, R. Schley, I. Hurwitz, J. Nemirovsky, K. G. Makris, and M. Segev, “Experimental generation of arbitrarily shaped diffractionless superoscillatory optical beams,” Opt. Express 21(11), 13425–13435 (2013).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

E. T. F. Rogers, S. Savo, J. Lindberg, T. Roy, M. R. Dennis, and N. I. Zheludev, “Super-oscillatory optical needle,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 102(3), 031108 (2013).
[Crossref]

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R. G. Mote, S. F. Yu, W. Zhou, and X. F. Li, “Subwavelength focusing behavior of high numerical-aperture phase Fresnel zone plates under various polarization states,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 95(19), 191113 (2009).
[Crossref]

Y. Y. Yu, D. Z. Lin, L. S. Huang, and C. K. Lee, “Effect of subwavelength annular aperture diameter on the nondiffracting region of generated Bessel beams,” Opt. Express 17(4), 2707–2713 (2009).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

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M. Dienerowitz, M. Mazilu, and K. Dholakia, “Optical manipulation of nanoparticles: a review,” J. Nanophotonics 2(1), 021875 (2008).
[Crossref]

H. Wang, L. Shi, B. Lukyanchuk, C. Sheppard, and C. T. Chong, “Creation of a needle of longitudinally polarized light in vacuum using binary optics,” Nat. Photonics 2(8), 501–505 (2008).
[Crossref]

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F. Huang, Y. Chen, F. J. G. Abajo, and N. I. Zheludev, “Optical super-resolution through super-oscillations,” J. Opt. A, Pure Appl. Opt. 9(9), S285–S288 (2007).
[Crossref]

Y. Fu, W. Zhou, L. E. N. Lim, C. Du, and X. Luo, “Plasmonic microzone plate: superfocusing at visible regime,” Appl. Phys. Lett. 91(6), 061124 (2007).
[Crossref]

N. Jin and Y. Rahmat-Samii, “Advances in particle swarm optimization for antenna designs: real-number, binary, single-objective and multiobjective implementations,” IEEE Trans. Antenn. Propag. 55(3), 556–567 (2007).
[Crossref]

2006 (1)

A. Hakola, A. Shevchenko, S. C. Buchter, M. Kaivola, and N. V. Tabiryan, “Creation of a narrow Bessel-like laser beam using a nematic liquid crystal,” J. Opt. Soc. B 23(4), 637–641 (2006).
[Crossref]

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Abajo, F. J. G.

F. Huang, Y. Chen, F. J. G. Abajo, and N. I. Zheludev, “Optical super-resolution through super-oscillations,” J. Opt. A, Pure Appl. Opt. 9(9), S285–S288 (2007).
[Crossref]

Adamo, G.

G. Yuan, E. T. F. Rogers, T. Roy, G. Adamo, Z. Shen, and N. I. Zheludev, “Planar super-oscillatory lens for sub-diffraction optical needles at violet wavelengths,” Sci. Rep. 4(1), 6333 (2014).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

April, A.

Arnold, C. B.

M. Duocastella and C. B. Arnold, “Bessel and annular beams for materials processing,” Laser Photonics Rev. 6(5), 607–621 (2012).
[Crossref]

Bhattacharya, S.

Buchter, S. C.

A. Hakola, A. Shevchenko, S. C. Buchter, M. Kaivola, and N. V. Tabiryan, “Creation of a narrow Bessel-like laser beam using a nematic liquid crystal,” J. Opt. Soc. B 23(4), 637–641 (2006).
[Crossref]

Cao, Q.

Cerullo, G.

Chad, J. E.

E. T. F. Rogers, J. Lindberg, T. Roy, S. Savo, J. E. Chad, M. R. Dennis, and N. I. Zheludev, “A super-oscillatory lens optical microscope for subwavelength imaging,” Nat. Mater. 11(5), 432–435 (2012).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

Chen, C.

J. Guan, J. Lin, C. Chen, Y. Ma, J. Tan, and P. Jin, “Transversely polarized sub-diffraction optical needle with ultra-long depth of focus,” Opt. Commun. 404, 118–123 (2017).
[Crossref]

Chen, G.

G. Chen, Z. Wu, A. Yu, K. Zhang, J. Wu, L. Dai, Z. Wen, Y. He, Z. Zhang, S. Jiang, C. Wang, and X. Luo, “Planar binary-phase lens for super-oscillatory optical hollow needles,” Sci. Rep. 7(1), 4697 (2017).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

J. Wu, Z. Wu, Y. He, A. Yu, Z. Zhang, Z. Wen, and G. Chen, “Creating a nondiffracting beam with sub-diffraction size by a phase spatial light modulator,” Opt. Express 25(6), 6274–6282 (2017).
[Crossref] [PubMed]

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Fig. 1
Fig. 1 Numerical results of the single focal spot generated with different polarizations at the designing wavelength λ = 672.8 nm: intensity distribution in the xz propagation plane for incident waves with (a) circular, (b) radial, and (c) azimuthal polarizations; distributions of peak intensity (red, PI), FWHM (blue) and sidelobe ratio (green, SR) along the optical axis for incident waves with (a) circular, (b) radial, and (c) azimuthal polarizations, where the magenta-dashed line and black-dashed line are DL and SOC, respectively. For azimuthal polarization, FWHM refers to the inner full-width-at-half-maximum.

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Fig. 2
Fig. 2 Flowchart of the binary phase zone plate design process: (a) the optimization-free design method based on CFZP; (b) the previously reported design approach based on particle swarm algorithm and vectorial angular spectrum diffraction calculation.

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Fig. 3
Fig. 3 Numerical results of the QND beams generated by the binary-phase lens based on CFZP with incident different polarizations at the working wavelength of λ0 = 632.8 nm. intensity distribution in the xz propagation plane for incident waves with (a,b) circular, (c) radial, and (d) azimuthal polarizations; distributions of peak intensity (red, PI), FWHM (blue), and sidelobe ratio (green, SR) along the optical axis for incident waves with (a,b) circular, (c) radial, and (d) azimuthal polarizations, where the magenta-dashed line and black-dashed line are DL and SOC, respectively; (a,e) and (b,f) are the results for total optical field and transverse optical field, respectively. For azimuthal polarization, FWHM refers to the inner full-width-at-half-maximum.

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Fig. 4
Fig. 4 Comparison between QND beams generated by the binary-phased lens based on CFZP (red) and SDFL (blue) with circularly polarized incident wave: distributions of peak intensity (top), transverse size (FWHM, middle) and sidelobe ratio (bottom) for QND generated with (a) circularly, (b) radially and (c) azimuthally polarized light, respectively. For azimuthal polarization, FWHM refers to the inner full-width-at-half-maximum. The magenta-dashed line and black-dashed line are DL and SOC, respectively.

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Fig. 5
Fig. 5 Comparison of the phase distribution along the radial axis between CFZP (red) and SDFL (blue).

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Fig. 6
Fig. 6 SEM images of the binary phase lens (taken with an NOVA Nano SEM 430 + EDS): (a) a full-size image of the binay-phase lens based on CFZP, and (b) a zoom-in image of the lens central area.

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Fig. 7
Fig. 7 Experimental setup for QND beam measurement, including He-Ne laser, optical isolator, linear polarizer, S-wave plate/quarter-wave plate (WP), binary phase lens (FL) based on CFZP, and (1) high-NA objective lens, 1D nano-positioner (1D NP), tube lens, and CMOS camera for transverse polarization only; (2) tilted nano-fiber probe (TNFP), 3D nano-positioner (3D NP), and single-photon-counter (SPC) for total optical field.

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Fig. 8
Fig. 8 QND beams formed by circularly polarized incident wave: intensity of (a) the transverse optical field and (b) total optical field in the xz propagation plane; major parameters of the beam, i.e., (c,f) peak intensity, (d,g) FWHM, and (e,h) sidelobe ratio, respective to the propagation distance, for the two cases (a,b), respectively. Experimental (blue, Exp.) and theoretical (red, Theo.) data are plotted for comparison, and magenta-dashed line and black-dashed line are DL and SOC, respectively.

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Fig. 9
Fig. 9 Longitudinal polarized QND beam formed by radially polarized incident wave: intensity of (a) optical field in the xz propagation plane; major parameters of the beam, i.e., (b) peak intensity, (c) FWHM, and (d) sidelobe ratio, where experimental (blue, Exp.) and theoretical (red, Theo.) data are plotted for comparison, and magenta-dashed line and black-dashed line are DL and SOC, respectively.

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Fig. 10
Fig. 10 Azimuthally polarized sub-diffraction QND beams formed by azimuthally polarized incident wave: intensity of (a) the optical field in the xz propagation plane; major parameters of the beam, i.e., (b) peak intensity, (c) inner FWHM, and (d) sidelobe ratio, where experimental (blue, Exp.) and theoretical (red, Theo.) data are plotted for comparison, and magenta-dashed line and black-dashed line are DL and SOC, respectively.

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Equations (3)

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r n = nλf+ n 2 λ 2 4
z(r)= r⋅ {1− [ λ 0 /d(r)] 2 } 1/2 [ λ 0 /d(r)]
{ f=z(0) Z max =z(R)−z(0)

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