Cylindrical fiber probes and methods of making them

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1996-01-16

1997-10-14

Breneman, R. Bruce

Etching a substrate: processes

Forming or treating an article whose final configuration has...

216 49, 216 97, 65 31, C03C 1500

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ABSTRACT:
This invention involves a fiber probe device and a method of making it. The probe includes a relatively thick upper cylindrical portion, typically in the form of a solid right circular cylinder, terminating in a tapered portion that terminates in a relatively thin lower cylindrical portion, typically also in the form of a solid right circular cylinder, the lower portion having a width (diameter) in the approximate range of as little as approximately 0.05 .mu.m.

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