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Light source for lithography exposure process

US10509324B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2019
Grant dateDec 17, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G2/0023
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for generating a radiation light in a lithography exposure system is provided. The method includes connecting a first nozzle assembly coupled to a support to an outlet of a storage member that receives a target fuel inside. The method further includes guiding the target fuel flowing through the first nozzle assembly and supplying a droplet of the target fuel into an excitation zone via the first nozzle assembly. The method also includes moving the support to connect a second nozzle assembly coupled to the support with the outlet. In addition, the method includes guiding the target fuel flowing through the second nozzle assembly and supplying a droplet of the target fuel into the excitation zone via the second nozzle assembly. The method further includes irradiating the droplet of the target fuel in the excitation zone with a laser pulse.

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