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Broad band DUV, VUV long-working distance catadioptric imaging system

US6842298B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2001
Grant dateJan 11, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70225
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high performance objective having very small central obscuration, an external pupil for apertureing and Fourier filtering, loose manufacturing tolerances, large numerical aperture, long working distance, and a large field of view is presented. The objective is preferably telecentric. The design is ideally suited for both broad-band bright-field and laser dark field imaging and inspection at wavelengths in the UV to VUV spectral range.

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