Ultrafast nano-imaging and nano-spectroscopy

Nature Reviews Methods Primers 2026 Open access

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Authors: Branden L. Esses, Daniel Sandner, Patrick A. McKee, Roland Wilcken, Jun Nishida, Richard Puro, Markus B. Raschke
DOI: 10.1038/s43586-026-00474-7
Cited by: 4
References: 192

Abstract

Ultrafast near-field microscopy unites femtosecond optical spectroscopy with nanometre spatial resolution to image non-equilibrium material dynamics beyond the diffraction limit. This Primer outlines theory, instrumentation, signal interpretation and representative applications, providing a practical foundation for generating and analysing ultrafast nano-movies of quantum materials.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Near-Field Optical Microscopy Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research Advanced Fluorescence Microscopy Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Nature Reviews Methods Primers
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Volume
6
Issue
1
Publication date
12 March 2026
Language
EN