Pseudoheterodyne detection of sample light in near field optical microscopy is demonstrated in an actively stabilized Mach–Zehnder interferometer. This results in a significant signal enhancement. Three distinct imaging modalities are described, which are based on the various stabilization feedback parameters, and scan speeds. A number of images are presented, demonstrating both amplitude and phase contrast imaging modalities.
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