Optical equipment assemblies and techniques

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2005-05-24

2005-05-24

Tran, Sinh (Department: 2651)

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C369S044260, C369S044340, C073S105000

Reexamination Certificate

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06898037

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for detecting a topographic feature on a media is described. More particularly, a light scatter detector is coupled to an atomic force microscope. The detector is used detect scattered optical energy reflected from the surface of the media to identify the topographic feature. The atomic force microscope may then be positioned in response to the topographic feature identified.

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