Coherent light generators – Particular active media – Gas
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Harvey, Minsun Oh (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular active media
Gas
C372S015000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10739961
ABSTRACT:
A beam delivery unit and method of delivering a laser beam from a laser light source for excimer or molecular fluorine gas discharge laser systems in the DUV and smaller wavelengths is disclosed, which may comprise: a beam delivery enclosure defining an output laser light pulse beam delivery pat from an output of a gas discharge laser to an input of a working apparatus employing the light contained in the output laser light pulse beam; a purge mechanism operatively connected to the beam delivery enclosure; an in-situ beam parameter monitor and adjustment mechanism within the enclosure, comprising a retractable bean redirecting optic; a beam analysis mechanism external to the enclosure; and, a retraction mechanism within the enclosure and operable from outside the enclosure and operative to move the retractable beam redirecting optic from a retracted position out of the beam path to an operative position in the beam path. The BDU may also include a beam attenuator unit contained within the enclosure adjustably mounted within the enclosure for positioning within the beam delivery pat. The BDU may have at least two enclosure isolation mechanisms comprising a first enclosure isolation mechanism on a first side of the enclosure from the at least one optic module and a second enclosure isolation mechanism on a second side of the enclosure from the at least one optic module, each respective enclosure isolation mechanism comprising a flapper valve having a metal to metal seating mechanism and a locking pin assembly. A precision offset ratchet driver operative to manipulate actuator mechanisms in difficult to reach locations may be provided. An external kinematic alignment tool may be provided. A method of contamination control for a BDU is disclosed comprising selection of allowable materials and fabrication processes.
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Ahmed Khurshid
Das Palash P.
Francis Gregory
Glatzel Holger
Lukashev Alexei
Cray William C.
Cymer Inc.
Harvey Minsun Oh
Nguyen Tuan N.
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