Optics: measuring and testing – Lens or reflective image former testing
Reexamination Certificate
2004-08-31
2010-02-16
Toatley, Jr., Gregory J (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
Lens or reflective image former testing
C430S030000, C355S077000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07663741
ABSTRACT:
To calibrate a lithographic apparatus contrast in the aerial image is measured for a plurality of different settings of available manipulators of the projection system. Appropriate settings of the manipulators are determined as those giving the maximum contrast values.
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Van Der Laan Hans
Wagner Christian
ASML Netherlands B.V.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
Stock, Jr. Gordon J
Toatley Jr. Gregory J
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