Diffraction limit 1/2 far.
In practice, res often 1x to 2x.
Scanning near-field optical microsc: 100 nm for aperature, 1-10 nm for lit metal tip.
Poke and zap tips. (seeing blind)
Florescent point sources down to nuclei.

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