Collection mode NSOM of cathode luminescence from InAs/GaAs structures                           Wavelength of collected light is 1205 nm

The first unique property of glass SPM cantilevers is their ability to either produce a point illumination or act as a point collector with a resolution of as good as 50 nm. Here one can see a close up view of  a mounted Nanonics probe that can be used for AFM measurements but can also provide optical and electrical measurements on-line with ion and electron beam techniques.