The physical understanding on dynamic readout/detection of super-resolution pits with nonlinear reverse saturation absorption thin films

Abstract

The physical mechanism and understanding behind dynamic readout/detection of super-resolution pits with a nonlinear reverse-saturation absorption active layer, such as an InSb active layer, is presented on the basis of experimental results of open-aperture z-scan measurements and pump–probe transient time response analysis. The super-resolution of an InSb active layer is a result of the formation of a sub-wavelength scatterer region at the center of the focused spot. The frequency response function also verifies that the cutoff frequency with an InSb active layer is clearly extended compared to when an InSb active layer is not used. The findings are useful for understanding the physical process of the far-field super-resolution effect with nonlinear reverse-saturation absorption characteristics.