Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-25
2006-04-25
Luu, Thanh X. (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
C250S306000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07034277
ABSTRACT:
A near-field light-generating element has a support member and a minute aperture having a size smaller than the wavelength of incident light provided on the support member so as to produce near-field light in response to incident light directed thereto. The minute aperture has a contour in a given plane with one side lying along a line perpendicular to a direction of polarization of the incident light and an opposite side in the given plane defining an apex.
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Kasama Nobuyuki
Kato Kenji
Maeda Hidetaka
Mitsuoka Yasuyuki
Niwa Takashi
Adams & Wilks
Luu Thanh X.
Seiko Instruments Inc.
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