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Maskless vortex phase shift optical direct write lithography

US8057963B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2004
Grant dateNov 15, 2011
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Expiry dateAug 11, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70291
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and apparatus for accomplishing a optical direct write phase shift lithography. A lithography system and method are provided wherein a mirror array is configured to generate vortex phase shift optical patterns that are directed onto a photosensitive layer of a substrate. The lithography methods and systems facilitate pattern transfer using such vortex phase shift exposure patterns.

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