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System and method for generating extreme ultraviolet light, and laser apparatus

US8669543B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 25, 2011
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 19, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S2301/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An extreme ultraviolet light generation system used with a laser apparatus may be provided, and the extreme ultraviolet light generation system may include: a chamber including at least one window for at least one laser beam and a target supply unit for supplying a target material into the chamber; and at least one polarization control unit, provided on a laser beam path, for controlling a polarization state of the at least one laser beam.

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