A proximity field optical microscope is provided which can simultaneously conduct optical observation in the ultraviolet and infrared light ranges and conduct geometrical observation and detect other physical information, wherein a microscopic opening is stably and easily formed in a probe tip with low...http://www.google.de/patents/US6430324?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6430324 - Optical probe and method for manufacturing same and scanning proximity field optical microscope
