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Full-field optical measurements of surface properties of panels, substrates and wafers

US7369251B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2004
Grant dateMay 6, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01B2290/35
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Techniques and systems for using optical interferometers to obtain full-field optical measurements of surfaces, such as surfaces of flat panels, patterned surfaces of wafers and substrates. Applications of various shearing interferometers for measuring surfaces are described.

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