Radiant energy – Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles – Electron probe type
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-05
2009-11-03
Berman, Jack I (Department: 2881)
Radiant energy
Inspection of solids or liquids by charged particles
Electron probe type
C250S306000, C250S311000, C250S3960ML
Reexamination Certificate
active
07612336
ABSTRACT:
A scanning electron microscope having a monochromator that can automatically adjust an electron beam entering the monochromator and operating conditions of the monochromator. The scanning electron microscope having a monochromator is equipped with, between an electron source and the monochromator, a first focusing lens for adjusting focusing of the electron beam entering the monochromator and a first astigmatism correcting lens for correcting astigmatism of the electron beam entering the monochromator. The microscope further includes a means of obtaining an image of an electron-beam adjustment sample disposed where the electron beam in the monochromator is focused, and based on the obtained image, driving the first focusing lens and the first astigmatism correcting lens so that the focusing and astigmatism of the electron beam entering the monochromator are adjusted.
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Ezumi Makoto
Mori Wataru
Ose Yoichi
Berman Jack I
Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation
Ippolito Rausch Nicole
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
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