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Pattern forming member applied to sectioning image observation apparatus and sectioning image observation apparatus using them

US6747772B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2001
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/0044
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In a pattern formation member adopted to a sectioning image observation apparatus which selectively irradiates a light from a light source to a sample, scans the sample, and acquires a light from the sample as a sectioning image, the pattern formation member comprises an irradiation section and a cutoff section, each of the irradiation section and the cutoff section is in a straight pattern, and these straight patterns are disposed alternatively.

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