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Reticle comprising phase shifter with a tapered edge

US5356738A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 1991
Grant dateOct 18, 1994
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/28
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The edge of a 180.degree. phase shifter on a glass substrate of a reticle has a tapered structure, and a reduction of the intensity of transmitted light by an interference in the boundary area between the phase shifter and the glass substrate is moderated.

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