A confocal scanning microscope can process two-dimensional or third-dimensional optical information at high speed and can be simplified in arrangement. The confocal scanning microscope includes an optical coupling device array composed of a plurality of optical coupling devices arranged on a common substrate...http://www.google.de/patents/US6094411?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6094411 - Confocal microscope with optical recording and reproducing apparatus
