Abstract
We have developed a simplified heating and pulling method for formation of near-field scanning optical microscopy probing tips from optical fibers. Laser power and continuous pulling force are two key processing parameters investigated. We found a narrow working range of laser power of 1.85–1.95 W and the pulling force of 0.5–0.9 lb, with the optimum conditions of 1.90 W and 0.74 lb. Tips with short taper (∼300 μm), small apex (∼50 nm), and large aperture cone angles (∼45°) have been achieved. The as-prepared tips are subsequently bended by pulsed laser heating and metal coating. Digitized bending from 10° to 90° can be achieved by linearly adjustment of the laser dose. The fabricated tips have shown good light guiding.
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