Abstract
We present a monolithic device obtained by carving a cantilever on the top of a single-mode optical
fiber. We show that the vertical position of the cantilever can be determined with accuracy comparable to atomic force microscopes and other commonly used scientific instruments. The device does not require any alignment procedure and can be used in critical environments as well
as in standard applications.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 053501 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Applied physics letters |
Volume | 88 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 30 Jan 2006 |