Method and apparatus for imaging three-dimensional structure

Optics: measuring and testing – Shape or surface configuration – By focus detection

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ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for determining surface topology of a portion of a three-dimensional structure is provided, that includes a probing member, an illumination unit, a light focusing optics, a translation mechanism, a detector and a processor.

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