Optics: measuring and testing – Of light reflection
Patent
1997-03-07
1999-02-02
McGraw, Vincent P.
Optics: measuring and testing
Of light reflection
356355, 356446, G01N 2147, G01B 902
Patent
active
058672761
ABSTRACT:
An optical scatterometer system enables analysis of a sample material at various wavelengths without rotating or otherwise moving the sample material.
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Krukar Richard H.
McNeil John R.
Wilson Scott R.
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Hein William E.
McGraw Vincent P.
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