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Income (Loss) Per Common Share Attributable to Veeco (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
Dec. 31, 2009
Income (Loss) Per Common Share Attributable to Veeco      
Net income (loss) $ 127,987 $ 361,760 $ (15,632)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest     (65)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Veeco $ 127,987 $ 361,760 $ (15,567)
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 3.23 $ 9.16 $ (0.48)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 3.11 $ 8.51 $ (0.48)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 39,658,000 39,499,000 32,628,000
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock awards and units and convertible debt (in shares) 1,497,000 3,015,000  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 41,155,000 42,514,000 32,628,000
Conversion price of convertible notes (in shares)     800,000
Dilutive effect of assumed conversion of convertible debt (in shares) 600,000 1,200,000  
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in dollars per share)     $ 27.23