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Lithographic apparatus, metrology system, and intensity imbalance measurement for error correction

US12326670B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 24, 2021
Grant dateJun 10, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 28, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/706851
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A metrology system includes a beam splitter and first and second sensors. The beam splitter splits scattered radiation scattered by a target into first and second portions of radiation. The first sensor receives the first portion. The second sensor receives the second portion after the second portion propagates along a path that includes a wedge system comprising a first wedge configured to diverge the second portion.

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