| abstract |
An exemplary system and method for detecting at least one analyte in a sample comprises inter alia a source of radiation ( 300 ), a near-field aperture array ( 315 ), a chromatographic field ( 330 ), a detector ( 350 ), and a data processor ( 370 ). Disclosed features and specifications may be variously controlled, adapted or otherwise optionally modified to improve detection of any sub-diffraction-limited scale phenomena. Exemplary embodiments of the present invention representatively provide for improved S/N, increased sample throughput, refined spectral resolution and enhanced detection sensitivity. |