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Manufacturing method, including near-field optical microscopic examination of a magnetic bit pattern

US5288997A · 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 G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2005/0021
  • 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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