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Probing of surface roughness

US6383816B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 1999
Grant dateMay 7, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 9, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B11/303
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for assessing a surface finish on a substrate. The method applies molecules that have an interaction with the substrate to the substrate. Then illuminating the surface of the substrate and monitoring the molecules on the surface of the substrate to determine the finish of the surface of the substrate.

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