Beam delivery system for laser dark-field illumination in a catadioptric optical system
    4.
    发明授权
    Beam delivery system for laser dark-field illumination in a catadioptric optical system 有权
    反射折射光学系统激光暗场照明光束传输系统

    公开(公告)号:US07817260B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-19

    申请号:US12074405

    申请日:2008-03-03

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    CPC分类号: G02B21/10 G02B17/0856

    摘要: A method and apparatus for inspecting a specimen are provided. The apparatus comprises a primary illumination source, a catadioptric objective exhibiting central obscuration that directs light energy received from the primary illumination source at a substantially normal angle toward the specimen, and an optical device, such as a prism or reflective surface, positioned within the central obscuration resulting from the catadioptric objective for receiving further illumination from a secondary illumination source and diverting the further illumination to the specimen. The method comprises illuminating a surface of the specimen at a variety of angles using a primary illumination source, illuminating the surface using a secondary illumination source, the illuminating by the secondary illumination source occurring at a substantially normal angle of incidence; and imaging all reflected, scattered, and diffracted light energy received from the surface onto a detector.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于检查样本的方法和装置。 该装置包括初级照明源,显示中心遮蔽的反折射物镜,其将从主照明源接收的光能以基本上垂直的角度朝向样本引导,以及位于中心内的光学装置,例如棱镜或反射表面 由反射折射物镜产生的遮挡,用于接收来自次级照明源的进一步照明并将另外的照明转移到样本。 该方法包括使用主照明源以各种角度照射样本的表面,使用次级照明源照亮表面,由次级照明源以基本上正常入射角发生的照明; 并将从表面接收的所有反射,散射和衍射的光能成像到检测器上。

    High performance catadioptric imaging system
    5.
    发明授权
    High performance catadioptric imaging system 有权
    高性能反射折射成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US07679842B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-16

    申请号:US11543519

    申请日:2006-10-04

    IPC分类号: G02B9/00

    摘要: A reduced size catadioptric objective and system is disclosed. The objective may be employed with light energy having a wavelength in the range of approximately 190 nanometers through the infrared light range. Elements are less than 100 mm in diameter. The objective comprises a focusing lens group configured to receive the light energy, at least one field lens oriented to receive focused light energy from the focusing lens group and provide intermediate light energy, and a Mangin mirror arrangement positioned to receive the intermediate light energy from the field lens and form controlled light energy for transmission to a specimen. The Mangin mirror arrangement imparts controlled light energy with a numerical aperture in excess of 0.65 and up to approximately 0.90, and the design may be employed in various environments.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种减小尺寸的反射折射物镜和系统。 该目的可以通过红外光范围具有在约190纳米范围内的波长的光能。 元件的直径小于100毫米。 该目的包括被配置为接收光能的聚焦透镜组,至少一个取向为从聚焦透镜组接收聚焦光能并提供中间光能的场透镜,以及设置成接收来自光源的中间光能 并且形成用于传输到样本的受控光能。 芒格镜配置赋予数值孔径超过0.65并且高达约0.90的受控光能,并且该设计可以用于各种环境中。

    Catadioptric imaging system employing immersion liquid for use in broad band microscopy
    6.
    发明授权
    Catadioptric imaging system employing immersion liquid for use in broad band microscopy 有权
    使用浸没液的反射折射成像系统用于宽带显微镜

    公开(公告)号:US07633675B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-12-15

    申请号:US11999558

    申请日:2007-12-05

    IPC分类号: G02B17/08

    摘要: A reduced size catadioptric inspection system employing a catadioptric objective and immersion substance is disclosed. The objective may be employed with light energy having a wavelength in the range of approximately 190 nanometers through the infrared light range, and can provide numerical apertures in excess of 0.9. Elements are less than 100 millimeters in diameter and may fit within a standard microscope. The objective comprises a focusing lens group, a field lens, a Mangin mirror arrangement, and an immersion substance or liquid between the Mangin mirror arrangement and the specimen. A variable focal length optical system for use with the objective in the catadioptric inspection system is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种使用反射折射物镜和浸没物质的缩小尺寸反射折射检查系统。 该目的可以通过红外光范围具有在约190纳米范围内的波长的光能,并且可以提供超过0.9的数值孔径。 元素的直径小于100毫米,并且可以适合标准显微镜。 该目的包括聚焦透镜组,场透镜,Mangin镜布置以及Mangin镜布置和样品之间的浸没物质或液体。 还公开了用于反射折射检查系统中的目的的可变焦距光学系统。

    Continuous clocking of TDI sensors
    7.
    发明授权
    Continuous clocking of TDI sensors 有权
    连续计时TDI传感器

    公开(公告)号:US07609309B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-10-27

    申请号:US10992063

    申请日:2004-11-18

    IPC分类号: H04N3/14 H04N5/335

    CPC分类号: H04N5/37206 H04N5/372

    摘要: A method and apparatus for propagating charge through a time division and integration (TDI) sensor is provided. The method and apparatus may be used with the TDI sensor to inspect specimens, the TDI sensor operating to advance an accumulated charge between gates of the TDI sensor. The design comprises controlling voltage waveform shapes for waveforms advancing the accumulated charge between gates in a substantially nonsquare waveform, such as a composite, sinusoidal, or other shaped waveform. Controlling voltage waveform shapes operates at different voltage phases in adjacent gates to provide a substantially de minimis net voltage.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种通过时分和积分(TDI)传感器传播电荷的方法和装置。 该方法和装置可以与TDI传感器一起使用,以检查样品,TDI传感器操作以提前TDI传感器的门之间的累积电荷。 该设计包括控制电压波形形状,用于在基本上非正方形波形(例如复合,正弦波形或其它形状波形)中推进门之间的累积电荷的波形。 控制电压波形形状在相邻门中的不同电压相位下工作,以提供基本上最小的净电压。

    High NA system for multiple mode imaging
    8.
    发明授权
    High NA system for multiple mode imaging 失效
    高NA系统用于多模式成像

    公开(公告)号:US07457034B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-11-25

    申请号:US11406138

    申请日:2006-04-14

    IPC分类号: G02B23/00 G02B17/00

    摘要: A system for multiple mode imaging is disclosed. The catadioptric system has an NA greater than 0.65, and preferably greater than 0.9, highly corrected for low and high order monochromatic aberrations. The system employs unique illumination entrances and optics to collect reflected, diffracted, and scattered light over a range of angles. Multiple imaging modes are possible by varying the illumination geometry and apertures at the pupil plane. Illumination can enter the catadioptric optical system using an auxiliary beamsplitter or mirror, or through the catadioptric elements at any angle from 0 to 85 degrees from vertical. The system may employ a relayed pupil plane, used to select different imaging modes, provide simultaneous operation of different imaging modes, Fourier filtering, and other pupil shaping operations.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于多模式成像的系统。 反折射系统对于低阶和高阶单色像差具有高于0.65,优选大于0.9的NA。 该系统采用独特的照明入口和光学器件在一定范围的角度收集反射,衍射和散射光。 通过改变光瞳面上的照明几何形状和孔径,可以实现多种成像模式。 照明可以使用辅助分光镜或镜子进入反折射光学系统,或者通过反射折射元件以垂直方向从0到85度的角度进入反折射光学系统。 该系统可以采用中继的光瞳平面,用于选择不同的成像模式,提供不同成像模式,傅立叶滤波和其他光瞳成形操作的同时操作。

    Catadioptric imaging system employing immersion liquid for use in broad band microscopy
    9.
    发明申请
    Catadioptric imaging system employing immersion liquid for use in broad band microscopy 有权
    使用浸没液的反射折射成像系统用于宽带显微镜

    公开(公告)号:US20080247035A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-09

    申请号:US11999558

    申请日:2007-12-05

    IPC分类号: G02B17/08

    摘要: A reduced size catadioptric inspection system employing a catadioptric objective and immersion substance is disclosed. The objective may be employed with light energy having a wavelength in the range of approximately 190 nanometers through the infrared light range, and can provide numerical apertures in excess of 0.9. Elements are less than 100 millimeters in diameter and may fit within a standard microscope. The objective comprises a focusing lens group, a field lens, a Mangin mirror arrangement, and an immersion substance or liquid between the Mangin mirror arrangement and the specimen. A variable focal length optical system for use with the objective in the catadioptric inspection system is also disclosed.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种使用反射折射物镜和浸没物质的缩小尺寸反射折射检查系统。 该目的可以通过红外光范围具有在约190纳米范围内的波长的光能,并且可以提供超过0.9的数值孔径。 元素的直径小于100毫米,并且可以适合标准显微镜。 该目的包括聚焦透镜组,场透镜,Mangin镜布置以及Mangin镜布置和样品之间的浸没物质或液体。 还公开了用于反射折射检查系统中的目的的可变焦距光学系统。

    Ultra-broadband UV microscope imaging system with wide range zoom capability
    10.
    发明授权
    Ultra-broadband UV microscope imaging system with wide range zoom capability 有权
    超宽带紫外显微镜成像系统具有广泛的变焦能力

    公开(公告)号:US07423805B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-09

    申请号:US10958242

    申请日:2004-10-04

    IPC分类号: G02B15/14

    摘要: An ultra-broadband ultraviolet (UV) catadioptric imaging microscope system with wide-range zoom capability. The microscope system, which comprises a catadioptric lens group and a zooming tube lens group, has high optical resolution in the deep UV wavelengths, continuously adjustable magnification, and a high numerical aperture. The system integrates microscope modules such as objectives, tube lenses and zoom optics to reduce the number of components, and to simplify the system manufacturing process. The preferred embodiment offers excellent image quality across a very broad deep ultraviolet spectral range, combined with an all-refractive zooming tube lens. The zooming tube lens is modified to compensate for higher-order chromatic aberrations that would normally limit performance.

    摘要翻译: 超宽带紫外(UV)反折射成像显微镜系统,具有广泛的变焦能力。 包括反射折射透镜组和变焦管透镜组的显微镜系统在深UV波长,连续可调放大倍数和高数值孔径中具有高的光学分辨率。 该系统集成了诸如目标,管镜和变焦光学的显微镜模块,以减少部件数量,并简化系统制造过程。 优选实施例在非常广泛的深紫外光谱范围内提供优异的图像质量,与全折射变焦管透镜组合。 变焦管镜头被修改以补偿通常会限制性能的高阶色差。