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Chamber apparatus, extreme ultraviolet light generation system, and method for controlling the extreme ultraviolet light generation system

US8525140B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2012
Grant dateSep 3, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70033
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A chamber apparatus for operating with a laser apparatus includes a chamber, a target supply unit, a first optical system and a second optical system. The chamber has an inlet for introducing a laser beam thereinto. The target supply unit supplies a target material to a region inside the chamber. The first optical system focuses the laser beam in the region. The guide beam output device outputs a guide beam. The second optical system directs the guide beam such that an axis of a beam path of the guide beam substantially coincides with an axis of a beam path of the laser beam and such that the guide beam enters the focusing optical system through the region.

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