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Resolution enhancement device for an optically-coupled image sensor using high extra-mural absorbent fiber

US6570164B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2002
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A resolution enhancement device is provided which utilizes either high extra-mural absorbent optical fibers in the transfer optic, and/or which uses a transfer optic which is bonded to the scintillator without the use of any glues or adhesives. The device provides improved resolution of electron images from electron microscopes while not reducing the sensitivity of the apparatus.

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