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Reflective mask and method of fabricating the same

US9612524B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2015
Grant dateApr 4, 2017
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/26
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reflective mask includes a first reflection layer disposed on a mask substrate, a first capping layer disposed on the first reflection layer, a second reflection pattern disposed on a portion of the first capping layer, and a phase shifter disposed between the second reflection pattern and the first capping layer to cause a phase difference between a first light reflecting from the first reflection layer and a second light reflecting from the second reflection pattern. Related methods are also provided.

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