An optical system useful, e.g., for near-field scanning optical microscopy is provided. The system incorporates a probe having improved properties. In one embodiment, the probe comprises a tapered and partially metallized portion of a single-mode optical fiber....http://www.google.com.hk/patents/US5288998?utm_source=gb-gplus-share專利 US5288998 - Manufacturing method including photoresist processing using a near-field optical probe
