Coherent Nonlinear Single Molecule Microscopy

Abstract

We investigate a nonlinear localization microscopy method based on Rabi oscillations of single emitters. We demonstrate the fundamental working principle of this new technique using a cryogenic far-field experiment in which subwavelength features smaller than $\lambda$/10 are obtained. Using Monte Carlo simulations, we show the superior localization accuracy of this method under realistic conditions and a potential for higher acquisition speed or a lower number of required photons as compared to conventional linear schemes. The method can be adapted to other emitters than molecules and allows for the localization of several emitters at different distances to a single measurement pixel.

7 pages, 10 figures

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