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High repetition rate laser produced plasma EUV light source

US7525111B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2006
Grant dateApr 28, 2009
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Expiry dateAug 21, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05G2/0084
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An EUV light source and method include a magnetic plasma confinement mechanism creating a magnetic field in the vicinity of a target ignition site to confine the plasma to the vicinity of the target ignition site, which is controlled using outputs from a target tacking system.

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