Electricity: measuring and testing – Magnetic – Magnetometers
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2007-08-28
Patidar, Jay M (Department: 2862)
Electricity: measuring and testing
Magnetic
Magnetometers
C324S262000, C505S845000, C505S846000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10940717
ABSTRACT:
A scanning microscope for high resolution current imaging by direct magnetic field sensing of a sample maintained in an ambient environment. The scanning microscope uses a magnetic sensor such as a SQUID and a fiber probe magnetically coupled between the SQUID sensor and the sample under study. The fiber probe has a sharply defined tip for high resolution probing and for reaching minute cavities on the surface of the sample. The coupling between the tip of the fiber probe and the sample is controlled by a distance control mechanism, in the range of 1-100 nm. The material of the fiber probe with high permeability and low magnetic noise is chosen to optimize flux transmission to the magnetic sensor. Magnetic coupling to the sensor is maximized by keeping the distance between the end of the fiber probe and the sensor to approximately 0-100 μm. The fiber probe is integrated into the fiber holder for easy replacement of the fiber probe.
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Cawthorne Alfred B.
Knauss Lee A.
Lettsome Nesco M.
Venkatesan Thirumalai
Woods Solomon I.
Neocera, LLC
Patidar Jay M
Rosenberg , Klein & Lee
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