Multi-dimensional diagnosis device and diagnosis method for laser-driven gas target ultraviolet light source

By using CO2/O2 gas targets and a multi-dimensional diagnostic module, the problems of debris contamination and insufficient diagnostic capabilities of high-power extreme ultraviolet light sources have been solved, achieving cleaner light sources with longer lifespans and greater stability, making them suitable for EUV metrology and testing.

CN122408952APending Publication Date: 2026-07-17SHANGHAI INST OF OPTICS & FINE MECHANICS CHINESE ACAD OF SCI

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHANGHAI INST OF OPTICS & FINE MECHANICS CHINESE ACAD OF SCI
Filing Date
2026-03-30
Publication Date
2026-07-17

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Technical Problem

Existing high-power extreme ultraviolet light sources use solid or liquid metal targets, which leads to debris contamination, high maintenance costs, and short lifespan. Furthermore, compact gas target light sources lack the ability to perform multi-parameter synchronous diagnosis and feedback control.

Method used

Using CO2/O2 as the clean gas target material, it integrates multi-dimensional diagnostic modules such as composite nozzle, synchronous control system, spectrometer, angular distribution EUV energy meter and Faraday cup to achieve in-situ, real-time, multi-parameter monitoring and feedback control of light source performance.

Benefits of technology

It achieves cleaner and longer-lasting light source operation, reduces the risk of contamination and damage to optical components, provides multi-parameter synchronous diagnostic capabilities, and enhances the stability and applicability of the light source, making it suitable for EUV metrology and testing scenarios.

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Abstract

本发明公开了一种激光驱动气体靶极紫外光源多维度诊断装置。该装置包括真空系统、激光系统、供气系统、喷嘴单元、同步控制系统以及多维度原位诊断系统。真空系统负责提供极紫外光的传输环境;激光系统则产生驱动激光;供气系统与喷嘴单元相配合,通过三条呈汇聚状的圆形射流将靶材气体在缓冲气体的包裹下注入腔体,于激光焦点处形成致密气体靶;同步控制系统协调激光发射与靶材喷射的时序,确保激光作用在气体靶;多维度原位诊断系统,实现对光源性能进行实时监测。本发明还公开了基于上述装置的极紫外光源多维度诊断方法。本发明能够提供一种成本低、寿命长的清洁极紫外光源,适用于硅片及掩模的计量检测场景。
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