Abstract:
An apparatus and process for measuring light intensities includes the use of a probe. The probe is configured for monitoring a wavelength range from about 180 nanometers to about 270 nanometers (nm). The probe comprises a reflective and diffusive layer adapted for collecting light; a waveguide having one end in optical communication with the reflective and diffusive layer, wherein the waveguide has greater than about 50 percent transmission at wavelengths of about 180 nm to about 270 nm; a sensor probe in optical communication with the other end of the waveguide; and a filter intermediate to the waveguide and the sensor, wherein the filter is adapted to remove wavelengths greater than about 270 nm and has a percent transmission at wavelengths of about 180 nm to about 270 nm greater than about 50 percent.
Abstract:
A radiation source constructed in accordance with the invention is particularly suited for use in processing semiconductor wafers. An exemplary embodiment of the invention includes a base electrode having a two dimensional surface bounding one side of a radiation emitting region. An ionizable, excimer gas is present in the radiation emitting region. The excimer gas, when energized, emits radiation in the UV and/or VUV wavelengths. A two dimensional dielectric radiation transmissive layer bounds an opposite side of the radiation emitting region and transmits radiation to a wafer treatment region. Disposed between the dielectric radiation transmissive layer and a protective radiation transmissive window is a two dimensional matrix or screen electrode defining a plane generally parallel to the two dimensional surface of the base electrode region. A power supply coupled to the base and matrix electrodes to energize the electrodes and the eximer gas causing emission of UV and/or VUV radiation. The range of wavelengths transmitted to the wafer treatment region can be nulltunednull by using a filter disposed adjacent to the protective window which functions to block transmission of selected wavelengths of emitted radiation.