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Invited Article: Progress in coherent lithography using table-top extreme ultraviolet lasers

Journal Article · · Review of Scientific Instruments
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4937899· OSTI ID:1421254

Compact (table top) lasers emitting at wavelengths below 50 nm had expanded the spectrum of applications in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV). Among them, the high-flux, highly coherent laser sources enabled lithographic approaches with distinctive characteristics. In this review, we will describe the implementation of a compact EUV lithography system capable of printing features with sub-50 nm resolution using Talbot imaging. This compact system is capable of producing consistent defect-free samples in a reliable and effective manner. Examples of different patterns and structures fabricated with this method will be presented.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC02-98CH10886
OSTI ID:
1421254
Journal Information:
Review of Scientific Instruments, Journal Name: Review of Scientific Instruments Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 86; ISSN 0034-6748
Publisher:
American Institute of PhysicsCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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