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Method for inspecting defect of article to be inspected

US8422014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2010
Grant dateApr 16, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2015/0846
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of inspecting defects in an inspection target includes (1) a step of supplying a particle-containing gas to one end face of the inspection target under pressure, applying in parallel a first laser beam to the vicinity of the other end face of the inspection target, and photographing such end face from a position vertical to such end face, (2) a step of supplying a particle-containing gas to the one end face of the inspection target under pressure, applying in parallel a second laser beam to the vicinity of the other end face of the inspection target, and photographing such end face from a position vertical to such end face, and (3) a step of specifying defects in the inspection target from photographic results obtained by the steps (1) and (2).

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