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Image detection method and image detecting apparatus

US7411736B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 3, 2007
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B23/2423
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An image detection method includes steps of transferring image information in which, information of an object image on a sample (object plane) is transferred to a detection plane (image plane) of an imaging element via an optical system which includes a negative refraction lens formed of a material exhibiting negative refraction, detecting image in which, image-plane image information transferred to the detection plane (image plane) of the imaging device is detected optically, and calculation processing in which, for the image-plane image information which is detected, information of the object image is calculated by performing a calculation processing based on optical characteristics of the optical system.

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