| abstract |
(57) [Problem] To improve both near-field light intensity and resolution in a small aperture type near-field light generating element, near-field optical recording device, and near-field light microscope. SOLUTION: The structure is characterized in that the polarization of incident light is controlled or stored so as to be incident on a minute opening 206, and one of the contours of the minute opening 206 is substantially orthogonal to the polarization direction of the incident light. And arrangement. |