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Scanning examination apparatus

US7804642B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2006
Grant dateSep 28, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B21/008
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A scanning examination apparatus 1 is provided, the apparatus including a detachable objective lens 6 or 6′, a scanner 3 for two-dimensionally scanning light F from a specimen 100 focused by the objective lens 6 or 6′, a scanner control device 13 for controlling the operation of the scanner 3, and an optical detector 9 for detecting light scanned by the scanner 3, wherein the scanner control device 13 changes the scanning direction of the light F depending on an image formation mode of the light F at the objective lens 6 or 6′ which is attached.

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