Radiant energy – Photocells; circuits and apparatus – Optical or pre-photocell system
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-11
2006-07-11
Allen, Stephone B. (Department: 2878)
Radiant energy
Photocells; circuits and apparatus
Optical or pre-photocell system
C356S432000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07075058
ABSTRACT:
Photothermal Imaging Scanning Microscopy produces a rapid, thermal-based, non-destructive characterization apparatus. Also, a photothermal characterization method of surface and subsurface features includes micron and nanoscale spatial resolution of meter-sized optical materials.
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Chinn Diane
Huber Robert
Stolz Christopher J.
Weinzapfel Carolyn
Wu Zhouling
Allen Stephone B.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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