1988-11-07
1990-10-23
Dzierzynski, Paul M.
350444, 350446, G02B 1700
Patent
active
049647059
ABSTRACT:
An optical projection system has been provided which is particularly suited for use in microlithography and includes a source of exposure energy for generating a beam of energy. A primary lens and mirror are located in the path of the beam for receiving the beam and passing only a portion of the beam therethrough. A refractive lens group is located in the path of the portion of the beam for receiving and transmitting that portion. A reticle element is located in the path of the portion of the beam and has a uniform thickness having a pattern on one surface thereof and an unpatterned portion adjacent thereto. The reticle element is positioned for permitting the portion of the beam to pass through its thickness and for reflecting the portion of the beam back through its thickness and the refractive lens group to the primary lens and mirror. The primary lens and mirror is positioned to receive the reflected beam and includes a surface for reflecting a portion of the reflected beam back through the refractive lens group and the unpatterned portion on the reticle element to a surface to be imaged. The reticle element includes a transparent element having a predetermined uniform thickness and having two parallel planar surfaces separated by that thickness. The reticle pattern on one of the planar surfaces is made from a material having a high degree of reflectivity with respect to optical exposure energy. The reticle further includes a covering physically contacting the reticle pattern for completely covering that pattern. The covering has a high degree of absorption and a low degree of reflectivity with respect to optical exposure energy.
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Dzierzynski Paul M.
General Signal Corporation
Huberfeld Harold
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