Near-field light-generating element, near-field optical recording device, and near-field optical microscope

摘要

The invention relates to structure and arrangement for causing incident light polarization to enter a minute aperture while controlling or preserving the incident light polarization. They are characterized in that one location of the contour of the minute aperture is substantially perpendicular to the direction of polarization of incident light. It can realize near-field optical-generating element, near-field optical recording device, and near-field optical microscope of the minute aperture type capable of improving both the intensity of near-field light and the resolution.