Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Patent
1992-08-04
1993-12-21
Nelms, David C.
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
25022720, 359368, H01J 314, G02B 2106
Patent
active
052723305
ABSTRACT:
An optical system useful, e.g., for near-field scanning optical microscopy is provided. The system incorporates a probe having improved properties. In one embodiment, the probe comprises a tapered and partially metallized portion of a single-mode optical fiber.
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Betzig Robert E.
Trautman Jay K.
AT&T Bell Laboratories
Finston M. I.
Lee John R.
Nelms David C.
Pacher E. E.
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