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....http://www.google.de/patents/US7297933?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7297933 - Probe, near-field light generation apparatus including probe, exposure apparatus, and exposing method using probe
