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Asymmetrical magnification inspection system and illumination module

US10481101B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2017
Grant dateNov 19, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/0972
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An illumination module that includes a pair of anamorphic prisms that comprises a first anamorphic prism and a second anamorphic prism; wherein the pair of anamorphic prisms is configured to (a) receive a first radiation beam that propagates along a first optical axis, and (b) asymmetrically magnify the first radiation beam to provide a second radiation beam that propagates along a second optical axis that is parallel to the first optical axis; and a rectangular prism that is configured to receive the second radiation beam and perform a lateral shift of the second radiation beam to provide a third radiation beam; and a rotating mechanism that is configured to change an asymmetrical magnification of the pair of anamorphic prisms by rotating at least one of the first anamorphic prism and the second anamorphic prism.

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