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Scanning probe microscope

US8438661B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 18, 2007
Grant dateMay 7, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01Q30/20
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention relates to a scanning probe microscope comprising: a specimen holder holding a specimen; and a probe for scanning the relief of the upper surface of the specimen, which probe is movable in a vertical direction and two orthogonal horizontal directions, wherein the upper surface of the specimen is tilted relative to at least one of the two orthogonal horizontal directions.

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