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Method and instrument for detection of change of thickness or refractive index for a thin film substrate

US5631171A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1995
Grant dateMay 20, 1997
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S436/805
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An instrument configured and arranged to detect a change in thickness or refractive index of a thin film substrate. A method for optimizing the instrument and a method for detecting a change in thickness or refractive index of a thin film substrate.

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