An apparatus images a surface. An imager stage linearly translates the
surface in a first direction. A fiber optic bundle has a first end of
parallel first fiber ends defining a linear input aperture perpendicular
to the first direction and parallel to the surface, and a second end
defining a generally circular output aperture. Each first fiber end
optically communicates with the output aperture. A radiation beam
linearly scans and interacts with the surface below the input aperture to
produce a light signal that is collected by the input aperture and
transmitted by the fiber bundle to the output aperture. A photodetector
detects the light signal at the output aperture. A processor processes
the detected light.