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Laser interferometric lithographic system providing automatic change of fringe spacing

US5771098A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1996
Grant dateJun 23, 1998
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/001
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An interferometric lithographic apparatus includes an arrangement for applying interfering laser beams to a part for producing a first interference pattern. The first interference pattern has a first fringe spacing. A mobile part holder stage is repositioned to change the interference pattern and produce a second fringe spacing. A control arrangement, automatically responsive to the repositioning of the part holder, re-aligns optical paths and optimally interferes the laser beams to produce the second fringe spacing.

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