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Photothermal imaging scanning microscopy

US7075058B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 2003
Grant dateJul 11, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/171
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Photothermal Imaging Scanning Microscopy produces a rapid, thermal-based, non-destructive characterization apparatus. Also, a photothermal characterization method of surface and subsurface features includes micron and nanoscale spatial resolution of meter-sized optical materials.

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