Patent ID: 6232588
Filing Date: 2001-05-15
Classification: B82Y,G01Q,Y10S

Abstract:
A sample analyzing apparatus, comprising:i) a micro-aperture probe, which is provided with a light passage aperture having a diameter shorter than wavelengths of light, said light passage aperture being formed at a radiating end of said micro-aperture probe,ii) a light source, which produces light for sample analysis,iii) an incidence optical system, which causes the light for sample analysis to enter into said micro-aperture probe from an entry end of said micro-aperture probe,iv) a sample supporting member, which supports a sample at a position that is exposed to near field light radiated out of the radiating end of said micro-aperture probe,v) an image sensing means, which receives light scattered by said sample and detects an intensity distribution pattern of the scattered light, andvi) a displaying means, which displays the detected intensity distribution pattern.