Apparatus and method to enhance X-ray production in laser produced plasmas
Patent
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OSTI ID:7049965
Method and apparatus for generating x-rays for use in, for instance, x-ray photolithography is disclosed. The method of generating x-rays includes the steps of providing a target and irradiating the target with a laser system which produces a train of sub-pulses to generate an x-ray producing plasma. The sub-pulses are of both high intensity and short duration. The apparatus for generating x-rays from a plasma includes a vacuum chamber, a target supported within the chamber and a laser system, including a short storage time laser. 8 figs.
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- Assignee:
- Sandia Corp.-Org. 250, Albuquerque, NM (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5175757; A
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-571253
- OSTI ID:
- 7049965
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 22 Aug 1990
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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