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Optical scatterometry of asymmetric lines and structures

US7061627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 11, 2003
Grant dateJun 13, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70633
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for analyzing asymmetric structures (including isolated and periodic structures) includes a split detector for use in a broadband spectrometer. The split has detector has separate right and left halves. By independently measuring and comparing the right and left scattered rays, information about asymmetries can be determined.

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