Coherent light generators – Particular active media – Gas
Patent
1999-10-12
2000-12-12
Scott, Jr., Leon
Coherent light generators
Particular active media
Gas
372 20, 372 32, H01S 322
Patent
active
061608327
ABSTRACT:
A wavelength calibration system determines an absolute wavelength of a narrowed spectral emission band of an excimer or molecular laser system. The system includes a module including an element which optically interacts with a component of an output beam of the laser within the tunable range of the laser system around the narrowed band. An inter-level resonance is detected by monitoring changes in voltage within the module, or photo-absorption is detected by photodetecting equipment. The absolute wavelength of the narrowed band is precisely determinable when the optical transitions occur and are detected. When the system specifically includes an ArF-excimer laser chamber, the module is preferably a galvatron containing an element that photo-absorbs around 193 nm and the element is preferably a gas or vapor selected from the group consisting of arsenic, carbon, oxygen, iron, gaseous hydrocarbons, halogenized hydrocarbons, carbon-contaminated inert gases, germanium and platinum vapor. When the system specifically includes F.sub.2 -laser chamber, the module is preferably a galvatron containing an element that photo-absorbs around 157 nm and the element is preferably a gas or vapor selected from the group consisting of selenium, bromine and silicon. The module is alternatively a purge chamber configurable for purging with a photo-absorbing gas.
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Kleinschmidt Jurgen
Lokai Peter
Stamm Uwe
Vogler Klaus
Jr. Leon Scott
Lambda Physik GmbH
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