Near field scanning optical microscope having a tapered waveguide
US5272330A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 1992 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2012 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/862
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An optical system useful, e.g., for near-field scanning optical microscopy is provided. The system incorporates a probe having improved properties. In one embodiment, the probe comprises a tapered and partially metallized portion of a single-mode optical fiber.
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