Data recording using a near field optical probe

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1993-01-06

1994-02-15

Nelms, David C.

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

359368, 359385, 427553, 427595, G02B 2106

Patent

active

052869717

ABSTRACT:
An optical system useful, e.g., for near-field scanning optical microscopy is provided. The system incorporates a probe having improved properties. In one embodiment, the probe comprises a tapered and partially metallized portion of a single-mode optical fiber.

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