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Scanning unit and scanning microscope having the same

US6617761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2001
Grant dateSep 9, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/20264
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scanning unit for moving an object to be moved along at least one axis, which comprises a first actuator for moving the object along a first axis, the first actuator having a pair of end portions, and the object being attached to one of the end portions, the first actuator being held at a position in the vicinity of the center in dimension or the center of gravity thereof.

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