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Method and device for focusing in an inspection system

US10107761B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2016
Grant dateOct 23, 2018
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2201/0638
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An inspection apparatus including: a substrate holder configured to hold a substrate; an aperture device; and an optical system configured to direct a first measurement beam of radiation onto the substrate, the first measurement beam having a first intensity distribution, and configured to direct a second focusing beam of radiation onto the substrate at a same time as the first measurement beam is directed on the substrate, the second focusing beam having a second intensity distribution, wherein at least part of the second intensity distribution is spatially separated from the first intensity distribution at least at the substrate and/or the aperture device.

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