Scanning probe microscope with probe integrated in an...

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1998-11-06

2003-04-08

Allen, Stephone (Department: 2878)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C250S216000, C250S306000, C073S105000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06545263

ABSTRACT:

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
a) Field of the Invention
The invention describes a probe scanning microscope in which the probe is integrated in an optical system. In one embodiment form, the probe is attached to a scanner which is integrated in the optical system. In another embodiment form, the specimen is moved.
b) Description of the Related Art
The optical system in question corresponds to a conventional illumination condenser for an optical light microscope.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The invention is directed to an illumination device for a light microscope wherein a scanning probe microscope probe is integrated in the center thereof. Further, the invention encompasses a scanning probe microscope with an illumination device of the above type.


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