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High flux, high energy photon source

US7339181B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 7, 2003
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G2/0088
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A high energy photon source for generating EUV radiation comprises a nozzle emitting a supersonic stream of source material, a laser or electrical/magnetic pre-ionization mechanism and a laser or electrical/magnetic excitation mechanism and a skimmer plate between them providing a collimated high density beam of source material for excitation.

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