The diffraction limit is a fundamental barrier in optical science and engineering. It limits the
minimum feature size in surface patterning technologies, such as lithography and laser …

The photonic nanojet (PNJ) is a narrow high-energy beam that was originally found on the
back side of all-dielectric spherical structures. It is a unique type of energy concentration …

Dielectric microelements with circular symmetry have shown interesting optical properties:
photonic nanojets (PNJs) and whispering gallery modes (WGMs). They can confine light …

Light microscopy is one of the most powerful techniques for nondestructive real-time
imaging of specimens at a resolution beyond the reach of human eyes. However, the spatial …

This paper pertains to a long-standing debate about the quantification criteria and
mechanisms of optical superresolution in microsphere-based nanoscopy. Its super …

Overcoming the classical diffraction limit in optical microscopy is known to be achievable by
a variety of far-field and near-field microscopy techniques. More recently, so-called micro …

Recent progress in microspherical superlens nanoscopy raises a fundamental question
about the transition from super-resolution properties of mesoscale microspheres, which can …

Nanomanipulation provides high operating accuracy and has been successfully applied in
many fields such as nanoparticle assembly, nanowire alignment, and semiconductor device …

Microsphere-assisted super-resolution imaging technology offers label-free, real-time
dynamic imaging via white light, which has potential applications in living systems and the …

Nanostructured surfaces and devices offer astounding possibilities for biomedical research,
including cellular and molecular biology, diagnostics, and therapeutics. However, the wide …