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Light source and extreme ultraviolet light source system using the same

US11828952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2021
Grant dateNov 28, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/2366
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A light source capable of operating third and fourth reflection mirrors included in a beam splitting device in conjunction with movements of first and second reflection mirrors included in a beam transfer device and an optical assembly, respectively. The third and fourth reflection mirrors are disposed on optical paths of a pre-pulse and a main pulse emitted from first and second pulse generators, respectively. The light source operates the third and fourth reflection mirrors to offset an excessive compensation of the main pulse caused in a process of compensating for an optical path error of the pre-pulse. The light source may be included in an extreme ultraviolet light source system.

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