Microscope Objective Lens With Integrated Antenna Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electromagnetic wave applying antennas for microscope observation require complex and cumbersome position adjustments, are not suitable for handling multiple observation targets, and are limited to fixed positional relationships, complicating the measurement process.
Innovation Solution
Integrating an electromagnetic wave applying antenna directly or indirectly to a microscope objective lens, allowing for simple, quick, and accurate positioning through the lens's position adjustment, with a conductive member and fixing section to stabilize the antenna's position relative to the lens surface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a high-frequency coil is used as an electromagnetic wave applying antenna, then electromagnetic wave application accuracy is improved, but position adjustment complexity increases and device structure becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the electromagnetic wave applying antenna with the microscope objective lens by providing the antenna on the front side of the lens surface. This integration eliminates the need for separate position adjustment mechanisms for the antenna, as the lens positioning system automatically positions the antenna accurately. The antenna and lens share the same mounting structure and positioning system, resolving the contradiction between measurement precision and device complexity.
2Measurement precision
If a high-frequency coil is used as an electromagnetic wave applying antenna, then electromagnetic wave application accuracy is improved, but adjustment time increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the antenna with the objective lens, the patent eliminates separate adjustment procedures. The lens positioning mechanism simultaneously positions both the lens and the antenna, reducing adjustment time while maintaining accuracy. The unified positioning system requires only one adjustment operation instead of multiple coordinated adjustments.
3Measurement precision
If an electromagnetic wave applying antenna is drawn on a substrate for each observation target, then electromagnetic wave application precision is improved, but handling efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the objective lens universal by integrating the antenna onto it, allowing the same lens-antenna assembly to be used for multiple observation targets. The lens can be moved to different positions on the substrate to access multiple targets, eliminating the need to create custom antenna patterns for each target. This multi-functional design improves handling efficiency while maintaining precision.
4Measurement precision
If the positional relationship between observation target and electromagnetic wave applying antenna is fixed, then electromagnetic wave application accuracy is improved, but adaptability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic positioning capability by allowing the objective lens (with integrated antenna) to be moved to different positions. The lens positioning system enables the antenna to be dynamically repositioned for different observation targets while maintaining accurate electromagnetic wave application. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction between fixed precision and versatile applicability.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise and reproducible application of electromagnetic waves to specific parts of the observation target, facilitating quick switching between electromagnetic wave application and ordinary microscope observation modes.
Implementation Method 1
an antenna (radiator) for applying a high frequency (electromagnetic wave) to an observation target
Implementation Method 2
a conductive member and fixing section to stabilize the antenna's position relative to the lens surface
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AI summary
An object of the present invention is to provide a microscope objective lens, microscope objective lens attachment, and microscope which enable simple, quick, accurate, highly reproducible positioning of an electromagnetic wave applying antenna in applying an electromagnetic wave under a microscope. To attain the object, provided are a microscope objective lens including an antenna configured to apply an electromagnetic wave to an observation target and provided on a front side of a lens surface thereof, a microscope objective lens attachment including an antenna, and a microscope using the microscope objective lens or a microscope objective lens with the microscope objective lens attachment attached thereto. According to the feature, the electromagnetic wave applying antenna is provided directly or indirectly to a microscope objective lens side, enabling simple, quick, accurate, highly reproducible positioning of the electromagnetic wave applying antenna according to position adjustment of the microscope objective lens and the observation target.