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Near-field optical microscopic examination of genetic material

US5288996A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 1993
Grant dateFeb 22, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2013

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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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