Optical: systems and elements – Compound lens system – With tilted lens or tilted image plane
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-18
2010-11-30
Thompson, Timothy J (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Compound lens system
With tilted lens or tilted image plane
C359S305000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07843635
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a device for trapping or stretching a microscopic substance comprising (a) a light source; (b) an acousto-optic modulator (AOM); (c)a beam-expander; (d) an object lens; and (e) an incoherent light source. The present invention further provides a method for trapping or stretching a microscopic substance comprising (a) providing a focused laser beam to form a focal spot and (b) scanning a plurality of points on said microscopic substance by said focal spot by way of the AOM.
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Chiou Arthur
Liao Guan-Bo
Lin Chi-Hung
King Anthony
National Yang-Ming University
Thompson Timothy J
Tra Tuyen Q
WPAT, P.C.
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