Probe, near-field light generation apparatus including...

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2007-11-20

2007-11-20

Keith, Jack (Department: 3663)

Radiant energy

Photocells; circuits and apparatus

Optical or pre-photocell system

C977S862000, C977S868000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10440237

ABSTRACT:
A probe which generates near-field light from an aperture at the tip is provided. The tip is covered with a lightproof member, at least the interior of the lightproof member is in the shape of a cone having a plane-shaped top, and the aperture is provided in the top plane.

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