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Collection optics integrating an objective and a SIL

US7639025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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37References
20Claims
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Filing dateJul 31, 2006
Grant dateDec 29, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 2, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/24
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A collection optics arrangement integrating an objective lens and a solid immersion lens. An objective lens housing has an objective lens mounted inside. A solid immersion lens (SIL) housing is slidably mounted onto said objective lens housing, and a solid immersion lens is mounted onto the SIL housing. A spring imparts resilient force resisting the sliding of the solid immersion lens housing with respect to the objective lens housing.

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