== NeoScan vs. Conventional Near-Field Scanning Systems ==
[[Image:NEOWEB11.png|thumb|400px|Scanning NeoScan field probe scanning the surface of a microstrip patch antenna at 2.4GHz.]]
The NeoScan system provides a unique and highly superior alternative to the conventional near-field scanning systems. The NeoScan probes are optical and have absolutely non-metallic compositions. They are extremely small, can get very close to the surface of the radiating aperture, and provide ultra-wideband operation. Due to their non-invasive nature, NeoScan probes can generate ultra-near-field scans of the AUT. These can be used as an invaluable tool for diagnostic purposes. For instance, you can examine the inter-element coupling effects in passive and active phased arrays.
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[[Image:NEOWEB7.png|thumb|550px600px|Modulating 2D intensity plots of the polarization state amplitude and phase of an optical beam passing through an electro-optic crystalthe X and Y components of the electric field on the surface of the patch antenna.]]
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[[Image:NEOWEB9.png|thumb|550px600px|Modulating 3D surface plots of the polarization state amplitude and phase of an optical beam passing through an electro-optic crystalthe X and Y components of the electric field on the surface of the patch antenna.]]
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