Generation of a super-oscillation magnetization hotspot by reversing the electric dipole array radiation

Abstract We propose an all-optical approach to realize a super-oscillatory longitudinal magnetization hotspot with about 0.1 λ in a 4 π focusing system using time-reversed dipole radiation and vector diffraction theory calculations. Such a magnetization behavior is induced by focal fields of opposite polarities in the central and peripheral regions based on the inverse Faraday effect. By regulating the destructive interference in the central and peripheral regions of the focal field, a super-oscillating magnetization field is generated. Moreover, two important parameters affect the size of the magnetization field are also explored. Superoscillating magnetization hotspots in the focal region can be achieved by either increasing δ (the intensity of electric field) or reducing d n (the distance of electric field). The achieved ultrasmall magnetization spot shows great prospects in high-density magnetic recording, magnetic resonance imaging, and magnetic sensors.