Optical method and system for the characterization of laterally-patterned samples in integrated circuits
Patent
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OSTI ID:1176180
Disclosed is a method for characterizing a sample having a structure disposed on or within the sample, comprising the steps of applying a first pulse of light to a surface of the sample for creating a propagating strain pulse in the sample, applying a second pulse of light to the surface so that the second pulse of light interacts with the propagating strain pulse in the sample, sensing from a reflection of the second pulse a change in optical response of the sample, and relating a time of occurrence of the change in optical response to at least one dimension of the structure.
- Research Organization:
- Brown Univ., Providence, RI (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG02-86ER45267
- Assignee:
- Brown University (Providence, RI)
- Patent Number(s):
- 7,339,676
- Application Number:
- 09/969,336
- OSTI ID:
- 1176180
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 2001 Oct 01
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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