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Automatic fluorine control system

US6028880A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 2, 1998
Grant dateFeb 22, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/225
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An excimer laser system with a fluorine control having a fixed volume inject bottle in which fluorine is injected prior to it being injected into the laser chamber. A manifold and feedback control system is provided to permit precise injection at rates approaching continuous fluorine injection. The system permits the laser to be operated in a small sweet spot as measured by a narrow range of charging voltage.

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