Quantum simulations with ultracold atoms typically create atomic wavefunctions with structures at optical length scales, where direct imaging suffers from the diffraction limit. In analogy to advances in optical microscopy for biological applications, we use a non-linear atomic response to surpass the diffraction limit. Exploiting quantum interference, we demonstrate imaging with super-resolution of λ/50 and excellent temporal resolution of 500 ns. We characterize our microscope's performance by measuring the ensemble averaged probability density of atoms within the unit cells of an optical lattice, and observe the dynamics of atoms excited into motion. This approach can be readily applied to image any atomic or molecular system, as long as it hosts a three-level system.
Keyphrases
- high resolution
- high speed
- electron microscopy
- molecular dynamics
- atomic force microscopy
- single molecule
- mass spectrometry
- induced apoptosis
- energy transfer
- deep learning
- crystal structure
- signaling pathway
- optical coherence tomography
- high throughput
- neural network
- machine learning
- quantum dots
- photodynamic therapy
- endoplasmic reticulum stress