Optics: measuring and testing – By light interference – For dimensional measurement
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2008-10-14
Chowdhury, Tarifur R (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
By light interference
For dimensional measurement
Reexamination Certificate
active
07436520
ABSTRACT:
A method of calibrating an interferometer apparatus uses a calibrating element having a plurality of structures comprising at least one of projections and indentations formed on a surface of the calibrating element at predetermined positions to generate interference fringes in the interferometer apparatus to be calibrated.
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Carl Zeiss SMT AG
Chowdhury Tarifur R
Cook Jonathon D
Jones Day
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