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Scanning probe microscope for measuring angle and method of measuring a sample using the same

US7514679B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2006
Grant dateApr 7, 2009
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01Q10/06
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Provided are a scanning probe microscope (SPM) that prevents a distortion of an image caused by alignment errors of scanners and a method of measuring a sample using the same. The scanning probe microscope comprises a probe; a first scanner changing a position of the probe along a straight line; a second scanner changing a position of a sample in a plane; and an adjusting device adjusting a position of the second scanner or the first scanner so that the straight line where the position of the probe is changed using the first scanner is perpendicular to the plane in which the position of the sample is changed using the second scanner.

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