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Scanning probe microscope with a sample holder fed with electromagnetic wave signals

US11674976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2019
Grant dateJun 13, 2023
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01Q30/02
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scanning probe microscope including a holder having at least one electric port, wherein the holder is configured to support a sample to be imaged. The scanning probe microscope further includes a probe and an actuator configured to move at least one of the holder and the probe up to three directions. The scanning probe microscope further includes a reflectometer configured to measure reflection and/or transmission coefficients at each of the at least one electric ports of the holder by feeding each of the at least one electric ports of the holder with electromagnetic wave signals.

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