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Condenser for extreme-UV lithography with discharge source

US6285737A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 2000
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70983
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Condenser system, for use with a ringfield camera in projection lithography, employs quasi grazing-incidence collector mirrors that are coated with a suitable reflective metal such as ruthenium to collect radiation from a discharge source to minimize the effect of contaminant accumulation on the collecting mirrors.

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