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Two-dimensional beam deflector

US5764365A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 1996
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/704
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A two dimensional beam deflector is disclosed which deflects beams from multiple optical assemblies. The input of beams of the multiple optical assemblies follow parallel optical paths until deflection to a wafer. An ellipsometer using a two-dimensional beam deflector is also disclosed.

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