Extreme ultraviolet light generating apparatus and method for manufacturing electronic device

Abstract

To solve a problem that relative positions between a first chamber and a second chamber could shift due to vibration, heat deformation or the like of the first chamber housing an EUV condensing mirror.SOLUTION: An extreme ultraviolet light generator comprises: a first chamber 2a; an EUV condensing mirror 23a which condenses extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point 25 into a second point 292a; a first plane mirror 43 which is provided for an optical path of extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV condensing mirror; a second chamber housing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube 62 provided between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system 36 which is provided for the first chamber, and makes alignment light 38 incident into the EUV condensing mirror; a detector 73b which is provided for the second chamber, and detects alignment light reflected by the EUV condensing mirror; an actuator 45 which changes a posture of the first plane mirror; and a processor 5 which controls the actuator on the basis of an output from the detector.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an extreme ultraviolet light generating apparatus and a method for manufacturing an electronic device. [Background technology]

[0002] In recent years, with the miniaturization of semiconductor processes, the miniaturization of transfer patterns in optical lithography for semiconductor processes has progressed rapidly. In the next generation, fine processing of 10 nm or less will be required. For this reason, there is a demand for the development of exposure tools that combine an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light generation system that generates EUV light with a wavelength of approximately 13 nm and reduced projection reflection optics.

[0003] As an EUV light generation device, development is underway on an LPP (Laser Produced Plasma) type device that uses plasma generated by irradiating a target material with pulsed laser light. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-109451 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-150164 [Patent Document 3] US Patent Application Publication No. 2009 / 159808 [Patent Document 4] US Patent Application Publication No. 2010 / 140512 [Patent Document 5] Summary of the specification of U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2012 / 119116

[0005] An extreme ultraviolet light generation apparatus according to one aspect of the present disclosure includes: a first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber accommodating the first flat mirror; a flexible tube provided between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light to the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber and configured to detect the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first flat mirror; and a processor that controls the actuator based on an output of the detector.

[0006] a flexible tube provided between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber for directing alignment light to the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator for changing the attitude of the first flat mirror; and a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector. The extreme ultraviolet light generation apparatus includes: an extreme ultraviolet light generation apparatus that generates extreme ultraviolet light; an extreme ultraviolet collector mirror provided inside the first chamber that collects extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber that houses the first flat mirror; a flexible tube provided between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber that directs alignment light to the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber that detects the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first flat mirror;

[0007] a flexible tube provided between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber for directing alignment light to the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator provided in the second chamber for changing the attitude of the first flat mirror; and a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector. The extreme ultraviolet light generation apparatus includes: a first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber for collecting extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber for accommodating the first flat mirror; a flexible tube provided between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber for directing alignment light to the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator for changing the attitude of the first flat mirror; [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] Some embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an LPP-type EUV light generation system. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 shows a schematic configuration of an EUV light generation system according to a comparative example. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 schematically illustrates the configuration of an EUV light generation system according to the first embodiment. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the EUV collector mirror. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the processor in the first embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 schematically illustrates the configuration of an EUV light generation system according to the second embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the processor in the second embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 19] FIG. 19 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 shows an example of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 shows the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror and the optical axis of the EUV light. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 schematically illustrates the configuration of an EUV light generation system according to the third embodiment. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 shows a schematic configuration of an exposure tool connected to an EUV light generation system. [Figure 26]FIG. 26 shows a schematic configuration of an inspection device connected to an EUV light generation system. Embodiment

[0009] <Contents> 1. Overview of the EUV Light Generation System 11 1.1 Configuration 1.2 Operation 2. Comparative Example 2.1 Configuration 2.2 Operation 2.3 Issues with the comparative example 3. Example in which alignment light 38 passes through a window 39 provided in the first chamber 2a 3.1 Configuration 3.2 Operation 3.3 Effect 4. Example in which alignment light 38 is incident on the first plane mirror 43 provided in the second chamber 42 4.1 Configuration 4.2 Operation 4.3 Effect 5. Example in which alignment light 38 is incident on second plane mirror 46 provided in second chamber 42 5.1 Configuration 5.2 Operation 5.3 Effect 6.Other

[0010] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The embodiments described below show some examples of the present disclosure and do not limit the content of the present disclosure. Furthermore, not all of the configurations and operations described in each embodiment are necessarily essential as the configurations and operations of the present disclosure. Note that the same components are given the same reference symbols, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0011] 1. Overview of the EUV Light Generation System 11 1.1 Configuration FIG. 1 shows a schematic configuration of an LPP-type EUV light generation system 11. The EUV light generation system 1 is used together with a laser device 3. In the present disclosure, a system including the EUV light generation system 1 and the laser device 3 is referred to as the EUV light generation system 11. The EUV light generation system 1 includes a chamber 2 and a target supply device 26. The chamber 2 is a sealable container. The target supply device 26 supplies a target 27 containing a target material into the chamber 2. The target material may include tin, terbium, gadolinium, lithium, xenon, or a combination of any two or more of these.

[0012] A through-hole is provided in the wall of the chamber 2. The through-hole is closed by a window 21, through which the pulsed laser beam 32 output from the laser device 3 passes. An EUV collector mirror 23 having a reflective surface with an ellipsoidal shape is disposed inside the chamber 2. The EUV collector mirror 23 has first and second focal points. A multilayer reflective film in which molybdenum and silicon are alternately stacked is formed on the surface of the EUV collector mirror 23. The EUV collector mirror 23 is disposed so that its first focal point is located in the plasma generation region 25 and its second focal point is located at the intermediate focal point 292. A through-hole 24 is provided in the center of the EUV collector mirror 23, through which the pulsed laser beam 33 passes. The direction from the first focal point to the second focal point is defined as the Z direction. The direction of travel of the target 27 perpendicular to the Z direction is defined as the Y direction. The direction perpendicular to both the Y and Z directions is defined as the X direction.

[0013] The EUV light generation apparatus 1 includes a processor 5, a target sensor 4, etc. The processor 5 is a processing device including a memory 501 in which a control program is stored and a CPU (central processing unit) 502 that executes the control program. The processor 5 is specially configured or programmed to execute various processes included in the present disclosure. The target sensor 4 detects at least one of the presence, trajectory, position, and speed of the target 27. The target sensor 4 may also have an imaging function.

[0014] The EUV light generation system 1 also includes a connection part 29 that connects the interior of the chamber 2 with the interior of the EUV light utilization device 6. An example of the EUV light utilization device 6 will be described later with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. A wall 291 having an aperture formed therein is provided inside the connection part 29. The wall 291 is positioned so that the aperture is located at the second focal point of the EUV collector mirror 23.

[0015] The EUV light generation system 1 further includes a laser beam transmission device 34, a laser beam focusing mirror 22, and a target recovery unit 28 for recovering the targets 27. The laser beam transmission device 34 includes an optical element for defining the transmission state of the laser beam, and an actuator for adjusting the position, attitude, etc. of the optical element.

[0016] 1.2 Operation The operation of the EUV light generation system 11 will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Pulsed laser light 31 output from the laser device 3 passes through a laser light transmission device 34, passes through a window 21 as pulsed laser light 32, and enters the chamber 2. The pulsed laser light 32 travels through the chamber 2 along the laser light path, is reflected by the laser beam focusing mirror 22, and is irradiated onto the target 27 as pulsed laser light 33.

[0017] The target supply device 26 outputs a target 27 toward the plasma generation region 25 inside the chamber 2. The target 27 is irradiated with a pulsed laser beam 33. The target 27 irradiated with the pulsed laser beam 33 is converted into plasma, and the plasma emits radiation 251. The EUV light contained in the radiation 251 is reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23 with a higher reflectance than light in other wavelength ranges. Reflected light 252 containing EUV light reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23 is collected at an intermediate focus 292 and output to the EUV light utilization device 6. Note that one target 27 may be irradiated with multiple pulses contained in the pulsed laser beam 33.

[0018] The processor 5 controls the entire EUV light generation system 11. The processor 5 processes the detection results of the target sensor 4. Based on the detection results of the target sensor 4, the processor 5 controls the timing at which the target 27 is output, the output direction of the target 27, etc. Furthermore, the processor 5 controls the oscillation timing of the laser device 3, the traveling direction of the pulsed laser beam 32, the focusing position of the pulsed laser beam 33, etc. The various controls described above are merely examples, and other controls may be added as necessary.

[0019] 2. Comparative Example 2.1 Configuration FIG. 2 schematically illustrates the configuration of an EUV light generation system 11a according to a comparative example. The comparative example of the present disclosure refers to a configuration that the applicant recognizes as being known only by the applicant, and is not a publicly known example that the applicant acknowledges. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the EUV light generation system 11a according to the comparative example includes high-reflection mirrors 34a and 34b instead of the laser light transmission device 34 and a first chamber 2a instead of the chamber 2. The EUV light generation system 11a further includes a second chamber 42 and a flexible pipe 62 disposed between the first and second chambers 2a and 42. The flexible pipe 62 includes at least a portion of a flexible material so that the first and second chambers 2a and 42 can be positioned independently of each other. The flexible material may be a bellows pipe capable of withstanding the pressure difference between the inside and outside of the flexible pipe 62.

[0020] Inside the first chamber 2a, a laser beam focusing optical system 22a is provided in place of the laser beam focusing mirror 22, and an EUV collector mirror 23a is provided in place of the EUV collector mirror 23. The EUV collector mirror 23a is configured to focus EUV light generated at a first focal point located in the plasma generation region 25 inside the first chamber 2a at a second point 292a. The first focal point corresponds to the first point in this disclosure. Note that only a portion of the EUV collector mirror 23a is shown in FIG. 2.

[0021] A first plane mirror 43 is housed inside the second chamber 42. The first plane mirror 43 is located between the EUV collector mirror 23a and a second point 292a in the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a. The first plane mirror 43 is supported by a holder 44. An actuator 45 attached to the holder 44 is configured to be able to change the attitude of the first plane mirror 43.

[0022] The second chamber 42 is connected to the EUV light utilization device 6 via a connection part 29a. A second point 292a is located inside the connection part 29a.

[0023] 2.2 Operation Pulsed laser beam 31 output from the laser device 3 is reflected by high-reflection mirrors 34a and 34b and passes through the window 21 of the first chamber 2a as pulsed laser beam 32. The pulsed laser beam 32 passes through the laser beam focusing optical system 22a and is focused in the plasma generation region 25 as pulsed laser beam 33.

[0024] The pulsed laser beam 33 is output from the target supply device 26 and irradiated onto the target 27 that has reached the plasma generation region 25. This converts the target 27 into plasma, and the plasma emits radiation 251 containing EUV light. The EUV collector mirror 23a reflects EUV light 252a contained in the radiation 251.

[0025] The EUV light 252a passes through the flexible tube 62 and is obliquely incident on the first flat mirror 43 inside the second chamber 42. The EUV light 252a is reflected by the first flat mirror 43 and enters the EUV light utilization device 6 through the connection part 29a.

[0026] 2.3 Issues with the comparative example The relative positions of the first chamber 2a and the second chamber 42 may be shifted due to vibration or thermal deformation of the first chamber 2a accommodating the EUV collector mirror 23a. When the relative positions of the first chamber 2a and the second chamber 42 are shifted, the optical axis of the EUV light 252a entering the EUV light utilization device 6 is shifted, reducing the energy and power of the EUV light that can be used in the EUV light utilization device 6. It is possible to provide a beam splitter in the optical path of the EUV light 252a and monitor the optical axis of the EUV light 252a by detecting light reflected by the beam splitter, but providing a beam splitter would reduce the energy and power of the EUV light that enters the EUV light utilization device 6.

[0027] In some embodiments described below, alignment light 38 is incident on the EUV collector mirror 23a from an alignment optical system 36 provided in the first chamber 2a. The alignment light 38 reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a is detected by an optical sensor 73b, 73c, or 73d provided in the second chamber 42. This makes it possible to detect a deviation of the optical axis of the EUV light 252a with respect to the second chamber 42, and to control the attitude of the first flat mirror 43 based on this deviation, thereby controlling the optical axis of the EUV light 252a.

[0028] 3. Example in which alignment light 38 passes through a window 39 provided in the first chamber 2a 3.1 Configuration 3 schematically illustrates the configuration of an EUV light generation system 11b according to the first embodiment. The EUV light generation system 11b includes an alignment light source 35, an alignment optical system 36, windows 37 and 39, a detection optical system 71b, a collection optical system 72b, an optical sensor 73b, and a display unit 51.

[0029] The alignment light source 35 is a laser light source that outputs visible alignment light 38. The alignment optical system 36 is provided outside the first chamber 2a and is configured to make the alignment light 38 incident on the EUV collector mirror 23a. The window 37 is provided in the first chamber 2a so as to be located on the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the alignment optical system 36 and the EUV collector mirror 23a. The window 39 is provided in the first chamber 2a so as to be located on the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the EUV collector mirror 23a and the detection optical system 71b. The window 39 corresponds to the first window in this disclosure.

[0030] The detection optical system 71b, the light collecting optical system 72b, and the optical sensor 73b are provided outside the second chamber 42. The light collecting optical system 72b is provided in the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the detection optical system 71b and the optical sensor 73b. The optical sensor 73b, which detects the alignment light 38, is provided at the focal position of the light collecting optical system 72b. The optical sensor 73b corresponds to the detector in this disclosure.

[0031] The display unit 51 includes an image display device. Alternatively, the display unit 51 may be an indicator lamp that lights up in different patterns depending on whether the device is normal or abnormal.

[0032] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the EUV collector mirror 23a. While FIG. 3 illustrates the EUV collector mirror 23a and other components viewed in the -X direction, FIG. 4 illustrates the EUV collector mirror 23a viewed in the +Y direction. The EUV collector mirror 23a includes a reflective surface that coincides with a portion of an ellipsoid of revolution O1 having a first focal point included in the plasma generation region 25, a second focal point 292b that is farther away from the EUV collector mirror 23a than the first focal point, and a virtual rotation axis A1 that passes through the first and second focal points. The second point 292a (see FIG. 3) corresponds to a mirror image of the second focal point 292b formed by the first flat mirror 43. The alignment light 38 incident on the EUV collector mirror 23a is reflected in a direction different from the direction toward the second focal point 292b from its incident position, and therefore the alignment light 38 does not enter the second point 292a.

[0033] Because the EUV collector mirror 23a is positioned offset toward the −X side from the rotation axis A1, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a is away from the plasma generation region 25, and the EUV light 252a does not pass through the plasma generation region 25. Such an EUV collector mirror 23a is also called an off-axis elliptical mirror.

[0034] The reflecting surface of the EUV collector mirror 23a includes a region 231 that is closer to the second focal point 292b than an imaginary plane P1 that is perpendicular to the rotation axis A1 and passes through the plasma generation region 25, and a region 232 that is farther from the second focal point 292b. The alignment optical system 36 is configured to direct alignment light 38 to the region 231. Because the region 231 is farther from the plasma generation region 25 than the region 232, it is less likely to be contaminated by debris from the target material, and the alignment light 38 is less likely to be scattered. This makes it possible to accurately measure the alignment light 38.

[0035] 3.2 Operation 3, alignment light 38 output from alignment light source 35 is directed toward EUV collector mirror 23a by alignment optical system 36. Alignment light 38 enters first chamber 2a by transmitting through window 37 and is incident on the reflective surface of EUV collector mirror 23a. The optical path of alignment light 38 from window 37 to EUV collector mirror 23a is away from plasma generation region 25, and alignment light 38 does not pass through plasma generation region 25.

[0036] The alignment light 38 is reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a, passes through a different optical path from the EUV light 252a, passes through the window 39, and is emitted to the outside of the first chamber 2a, where it is incident on the detection optical system 71b. Therefore, the optical path of the alignment light 38 is away from the first flat mirror 43, and the alignment light 38 does not enter the first flat mirror 43. On the other hand, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a is away from the window 39, and the EUV light 252a does not enter the window 39.

[0037] The detection optical system 71b causes the alignment light 38 to be incident on the optical sensor 73b via the focusing optical system 72b. The focusing optical system 72b focuses the alignment light 38 on the light-receiving surface of the optical sensor 73b. The optical sensor 73b acquires the light intensity distribution on the light-receiving surface and outputs it to the processor 5. The processor 5 identifies the peak position of the light intensity from the light intensity distribution on the light-receiving surface of the optical sensor 73b. In the following description, this peak position will be referred to as the position Pn of the alignment light 38. n is an integer greater than or equal to 0 and increases by 1 each time a measurement is performed. A change in the position Pn of the alignment light 38 indicates a change in the optical axis of the alignment light 38.

[0038] The position Pn of the alignment light 38 can be expressed, for example, by a two-dimensional vector including an X coordinate component and a Y coordinate component.

[0039] The processor 5 calculates a target position φn of the first plane mirror 43 based on the position P0 of the alignment light 38, and controls the actuator 45 based on the target position φn. The processor 5 causes the display unit 51 to display information on whether the EUV light generation system 11b is normal or abnormal at the end of its operation.

[0040] 5 is a flowchart showing the operation of the processor 5 in the first embodiment. The flowchart shown in FIG. 5 includes a procedure for controlling the optical axis of the EUV light 252a using the alignment light 38. 6, 8, 10, and 12 show examples of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor 73b. Figures 7, 9, 11, and 13 show the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror 43 and the optical axis of the EUV light 252a. The optical axis of the EUV light 252a refers to the central axis of the optical path of the EUV light 252a.

[0041] In S101, the processor 5 starts up and adjusts the EUV light generation system 11b. In S102, the processor 5 measures the position Pn of the alignment light 38 detected by the optical sensor 73b as an initial position P0 and stores it in the memory 501. The initial position P0 corresponds to the first initial position in this disclosure. The initial position P0 is shown in FIG. 6. The initial position P0 is the position of the alignment light 38 when adjustment of the EUV light generation system 11b is complete, and serves as a reference for subsequent control.

[0042] In S103, the processor 5 stores the current position of the first plane mirror 43 as the initial position φ0. The initial position φ0 corresponds to the second initial position in this disclosure. If the actuator 45 includes a stepping motor, the current position of the first plane mirror 43 corresponds to the count number of the stepping motor. If the actuator 45 includes a piezoelectric element, the current position of the first plane mirror 43 corresponds to the value of the voltage applied to the piezoelectric element. The actuator 45 is, for example, a two-axis stage, and can adjust the attitude of the first plane mirror 43 around the X axis and the Y axis.

[0043] The initial position φ0 is shown in Figure 7. When the position Pn of the alignment light 38 is the initial position P0 and the current attitude of the first plane mirror 43 is the initial position φ0, the optical axis of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first plane mirror 43 is defined as EUV0.

[0044] In S104, the processor 5 starts the operation of the EUV light generation system 11b, causing it to start outputting EUV light. In S105, the processor 5 sets a counter n to 1, which is used to count the number of times the position Pn of the alignment light 38 is measured.

[0045] In S106, the processor 5 receives measurement data of the light intensity distribution from the optical sensor 73b and detects the position Pn of the alignment light 38. The newly detected position Pn of the alignment light 38 is shown in FIG. 8. The optical axis EUV1 of the new EUV light 252a is shown in FIG. 9. For example, if the optical axis of the EUV light 252a incident on the first flat mirror 43 is shifted, the optical axis of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first flat mirror 43 shifts from EUV0 to EUV1, and the position Pn of the alignment light 38 changes as shown in FIG. 8.

[0046] In S107, the processor 5 determines whether the position Pn of the alignment light 38 is equal to the previously measured position Pn-1 of the alignment light 38. If Pn is equal to Pn-1 (S107: YES), there is no change in the position Pn of the alignment light 38 and there is no need to return the optical axis of the EUV light 252a, so the processor 5 proceeds to S115. In S115, the processor 5 adds 1 to the current value of n to update the value of n, and then returns the process to S106.

[0047] If Pn is different from Pn-1 (S107: NO), the processor 5 proceeds to S108. In S108, the processor 5 calculates the difference ΔPn between the initial position P0 and the position Pn of the alignment light 38 newly detected by the optical sensor 73b using the following formula. ΔPn=Pn-P0 ΔPn is shown in FIG.

[0048] In S110, the processor 5 determines whether or not the deviation of the optical axis of the EUV light 252a corresponding to the difference ΔPn exceeds the adjustable range of the first flat mirror 43. For example, a range of ΔPn corresponding to the adjustable range is determined in advance, and the processor 5 determines whether or not ΔPn exceeds this range. If the deviation of the optical axis exceeds the adjustable range (S110: YES), the processor 5 proceeds to S116. If the deviation of the optical axis is within the adjustable range (S110: NO), the processor 5 proceeds to S111.

[0049] In S111, the processor 5 calculates the target position φn of the first plane mirror 43 relative to the initial position φ0 using the following equation. φn=φ0+α·ΔPn 11 shows the target position φn of the first flat mirror 43. By using the difference ΔPn, it is possible to set the target position φn of the first flat mirror 43 for returning the optical axis EUV1 of the EUV light 252a to EUV0.

[0050] In S113, the processor 5 controls the actuator 45 to move the first plane mirror 43 to the target position φn. FIG. 12 shows the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor 73b after the processing in S113. FIG. 13 shows the relationship between the position of the first plane mirror 43 and the optical axis EUV0 of the EUV light 252a after the processing in S113. As shown in FIG. 13, the first plane mirror 43 is controlled to the target position φn, and the optical axis of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first plane mirror 43 is returned to EUV0. However, since the position Pn of the alignment light 38 does not change due to the control of the first plane mirror 43, the position Pn of the alignment light 38 shown in FIG. 12 is the same as the position Pn of the alignment light 38 detected in S106.

[0051] In S114, the processor 5 determines whether to continue operation of the EUV light generation system 11b. If operation of the EUV light generation system 11b is to be continued (S114: YES), the processor 5 proceeds to S115. If operation of the EUV light generation system 11b is to be stopped (S114: NO), the processor 5 proceeds to S116.

[0052] In S116, the processor 5 stops the operation of the EUV light generation system 11b and displays information indicating normality or abnormality on the display unit 51. If the determination in S110 is YES and the process proceeds to S116, an abnormality is displayed, and if the determination in S114 is NO and the process proceeds to S116, a normality is displayed. After S116, the processor 5 ends the processing of this flowchart.

[0053] 3.3 Effect (1) According to the first embodiment, a first chamber 2a accommodating an EUV collector mirror 23a and a second chamber 42 accommodating a first flat mirror 43 that reflects EUV light 252a incident from the EUV collector mirror 23a are connected by a flexible pipe 62. Alignment light 38 is incident on the EUV collector mirror 23a from an alignment optical system 36 provided in the first chamber 2a, and the actuator 45 of the first flat mirror 43 is controlled based on the detection result of the alignment light 38 by an optical sensor 73b provided in the second chamber 42. In this manner, by detecting a deviation of the optical axis of the EUV light 252a with respect to the second chamber 42 and controlling the optical axis of the EUV light 252a, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the energy and power of the EUV light that can be used in the EUV light utilization device 6.

[0054] (2) According to the first embodiment, the first flat mirror 43 is located in the optical path of the EUV light 252a between the EUV collector mirror 23a and the second point 292a. Thus, the position of the second point 292a can be controlled by controlling the attitude of the first flat mirror 43.

[0055] (3) According to the first embodiment, the optical path of the alignment light 38 is away from the plasma generation region 25. This can prevent the alignment light 38 from being incident on the second point 292a.

[0056] (4) According to the first embodiment, the EUV collector mirror 23a reflects the alignment light 38 in a direction different from the direction from the incident position of the alignment light 38 on the EUV collector mirror 23a to the second focal point 292b. This makes it possible to detect the alignment light 38 without placing a beam splitter in the optical path of the EUV light 252a.

[0057] (5) According to the first embodiment, the alignment light 38 is incident on a region 231 of the reflecting surface of the EUV collector mirror 23a, which is closer to the second focal point 292b than a plane P1 that is perpendicular to the rotation axis A1 of the ellipsoid O1 and passes through the plasma generation region 25. This allows the alignment light 38 to be incident on the region 231 that is less likely to be contaminated by debris of the target material, and therefore the alignment light 38 can be detected with high accuracy.

[0058] (6) According to the first embodiment, the optical path of the alignment light 38 is separated from the first flat mirror 43. This allows the optical path of the alignment light 38 and the optical path of the EUV light 252a to be separated, which can improve the degree of freedom in the installation space of the detection optical system 71b.

[0059] (7) According to the first embodiment, the alignment light 38 is reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a, passes through the window 39 provided in the first chamber 2a, and then enters the optical sensor 73b. This allows the alignment light 38 to enter the optical sensor 73b without passing through the flexible tube 62, which can improve the degree of freedom in the installation space of the detection optical system 71b.

[0060] (8) According to the first embodiment, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a is away from the window 39. This allows the EUV light 252a to be collected at the second point 292a while suppressing attenuation of the EUV light 252a.

[0061] (9) According to the first embodiment, the processor 5 stores the initial position P0 of the alignment light 38 and the initial position φ0 of the first plane mirror 43, and calculates the target position φn of the first plane mirror 43 relative to the initial position φ0 based on the difference ΔPn between the initial position P0 and the subsequent position Pn of the alignment light 38. This makes it possible to detect the deviation of the optical axis of the EUV light 252a and control the first plane mirror 43 even when the alignment light 38 is not incident on the first plane mirror 43. In other respects, the first embodiment is similar to the comparative example.

[0062] 4. Example in which alignment light 38 is incident on the first plane mirror 43 provided in the second chamber 42 4.1 Configuration 14 schematically illustrates the configuration of an EUV light generation system 11c according to the second embodiment. The EUV light generation system 11c includes a window 70c, a detection optical system 71c, a collection optical system 72c, and an optical sensor 73c. The configurations of the alignment light source 35, alignment optical system 36, and window 37 are the same as those in the first embodiment, except for the optical axis of the alignment light 38 defined by the alignment optical system 36, which is different from that in the first embodiment.

[0063] The first flat mirror 43 is provided in the optical path so that both the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a and the alignment light 38 reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a are incident thereon.

[0064] The window 70c is provided in the second chamber 42 so as to be located in the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the first plane mirror 43 and the detection optical system 71c. The window 70c corresponds to the second window in this disclosure. The detection optical system 71c, the light collecting optical system 72c, and the optical sensor 73c are provided outside the second chamber 42. The light collecting optical system 72c is provided in the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the detection optical system 71c and the optical sensor 73c. ​​The optical sensor 73c, which detects the alignment light 38, is provided at the focal position of the light collecting optical system 72c. The optical sensor 73c corresponds to the detector in this disclosure.

[0065] 4.2 Operation Alignment light 38 transmitted through window 37 passes through a position close to the plasma generation region 25 and is incident on EUV collector mirror 23a. However, the optical path of alignment light 38 from window 37 to EUV collector mirror 23a is slightly away from the plasma generation region 25, and alignment light 38 does not pass through the plasma generation region 25.

[0066] The alignment light 38 reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a passes through the flexible tube 62, similar to the EUV light 252a, and is incident on the first flat mirror 43. However, the optical axis of the alignment light 38 reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a is slightly different from the direction toward the second focal point 292b (see FIG. 4). Therefore, the alignment light 38 reflected by the first flat mirror 43 travels in a direction slightly different from the direction toward the second point 292a. The alignment light 38 passes through the window 70c, exits the second chamber 42, and is incident on the detection optical system 71c. On the other hand, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first flat mirror 43 is slightly separated from the window 70c, and the EUV light 252a does not enter the window 70c.

[0067] The detection optical system 71c causes the alignment light 38 to be incident on the optical sensor 73c via the focusing optical system 72c. The focusing optical system 72c focuses the alignment light 38 on the light-receiving surface of the optical sensor 73c. ​​The optical sensor 73c acquires the light intensity distribution on the light-receiving surface and outputs it to the processor 5.

[0068] 15 is a flowchart showing the operation of the processor 5 in the second embodiment. The flowchart shown in FIG. 16, 18, 20, and 22 show examples of the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor 73c. ​​Figures 17, 19, 21, and 23 show the relationship between the position of the first flat mirror 43 and the optical axis of the EUV light 252a.

[0069] The processes of S101 and S102 are similar to the corresponding processes in the first embodiment. However, the EUV light generation system 11b according to the first embodiment is replaced with an EUV light generation system 11c according to the second embodiment. Fig. 16 shows the initial position P0 stored in S102. As shown in Fig. 17, when the position Pn of the alignment light 38 is the initial position P0, the optical axis of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first plane mirror 43 is defined as EUV0. After S102, the processor 5 advances the process to S104. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the initial position φ0 of the first plane mirror 43 is not stored.

[0070] The processes from S104 to S106 are the same as the corresponding processes in the first embodiment. Fig. 18 shows the position Pn of the alignment light 38 newly detected in S106. Fig. 19 shows the optical axis EUV1 of the new EUV light 252a. After S106, the processor 5 proceeds to S108.

[0071] In S108, the process of calculating the difference ΔPn between the initial position P0 and the position Pn of the alignment light 38 newly detected by the optical sensor 73c is the same as in the first embodiment. ΔPn is shown in FIG. In S109a, the processor 5 determines whether the value of the difference ΔPn is 0. The second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that the processor 5 determines the value of the difference ΔPn between the position Pn of the alignment light 38 and the previously measured position Pn-1 of the alignment light 38, rather than determining the difference between Pn and P0.

[0072] If the value of the difference ΔPn is 0 (S109a: YES), the processor 5 proceeds to S115. In S115, the processor 5 adds 1 to the current value of n to update the value of n, and then returns the process to S106. If the value of the difference ΔPn is not 0 (S109a: NO), the processor 5 proceeds to S111a.

[0073] In S111a, the processor 5 calculates the target movement amount Δφn of the first plane mirror 43 by the following formula. Δφn=α·ΔPn Here, α is a proportionality constant. Fig. 21 shows the target movement amount Δφn of the first flat mirror 43. By using the difference ΔPn, it is possible to set the target movement amount Δφn of the first flat mirror 43 for returning the optical axis EUV1 of the EUV light 252a to EUV0.

[0074] In S112a, the processor 5 determines whether or not the integrated value of the target movement amount Δφn exceeds the movable range of the first flat mirror 43. The integrated value of Δφn is the sum of Δφn from Δφn when the value of n is 1 to the current Δφn. If the integrated value exceeds the movable range (S112a: YES), the processor 5 proceeds to S116. If the integrated value is within the movable range (S112a: NO), the processor 5 proceeds to S113a.

[0075] In S113a, the processor 5 controls the actuator 45 to move the first plane mirror 43 by a target movement amount Δφn. FIG. 22 shows the light intensity distribution output from the optical sensor 73c after the processing in S113a. FIG. 23 shows the relationship between the position of the first plane mirror 43 and the optical axis EUV0 of the EUV light 252a after the processing in S113a. As shown in FIG. 23, the position of the first plane mirror 43 is moved by the target movement amount Δφn, and the optical axis of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first plane mirror 43 is returned to EUV0. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 22, the position Pn of the alignment light 38 is returned to the initial position P0.

[0076] The processes of S114 and S116 are the same as the corresponding processes in the first embodiment. After S116, the processor 5 ends the process of this flowchart.

[0077] 4.3 Effect (10) According to the second embodiment, the first plane mirror 43 is provided on the optical paths of both the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a and the alignment light 38. Thus, by detecting the alignment light 38 reflected by the first plane mirror 43, it is possible to detect a deviation in the relative position of the first plane mirror 43 with respect to the EUV collector mirror 23a and control the attitude of the first plane mirror 43.

[0078] (11) According to the second embodiment, the alignment light 38 is reflected by the first plane mirror 43, passes through the window 70c provided in the second chamber 42, and enters the optical sensor 73c. ​​This allows the alignment light 38 to be detected outside the second chamber 42.

[0079] (12) According to the second embodiment, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first flat mirror 43 is away from the window 70c. This allows the EUV light 252a to be focused at the second point 292a while suppressing attenuation of the EUV light 252a.

[0080] (13) According to the second embodiment, the processor 5 stores the initial position P0 of the alignment light 38, and calculates the target movement amount Δφn of the first plane mirror 43 based on the difference ΔPn between the initial position P0 and the subsequent position Pn of the alignment light 38. This allows the optical axis of the EUV light 252a to be stabilized by controlling the first plane mirror 43 so as to return the position Pn of the alignment light 38 to the initial position P0. In other respects, the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment.

[0081] 5. Example in which alignment light 38 is incident on second plane mirror 46 provided in second chamber 42 5.1 Configuration 24 schematically illustrates the configuration of an EUV light generation system 11d according to the third embodiment. The EUV light generation system 11d includes a second flat mirror 46, a window 70d, a detection optical system 71d, a collection optical system 72d, and an optical sensor 73d. The alignment light source 35, alignment optical system 36, and window 37 have the same configurations as those in the second embodiment.

[0082] The second plane mirror 46 is provided inside the second chamber 42 and on the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the EUV collector mirror 23a and the optical sensor 73d. The first and second plane mirrors 43 and 46 have reflective surfaces that face in different directions. The holder 44 that supports the second plane mirror 46 is the same as the holder 44 that supports the first plane mirror 43. As a result, the actuator 45 changes the posture of the first and second plane mirrors 43 and 46 as a whole while maintaining the difference in the orientation of the reflective surfaces of the first and second plane mirrors 43 and 46.

[0083] The window 70d is provided in the second chamber 42 so as to be located in the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the second plane mirror 46 and the detection optical system 71d. The window 70d corresponds to the third window in this disclosure. The detection optical system 71d, the light collecting optical system 72d, and the optical sensor 73d are provided outside the second chamber 42. The light collecting optical system 72d is provided in the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the detection optical system 71d and the optical sensor 73d. The optical sensor 73d, which detects the alignment light 38, is provided at the focal position of the light collecting optical system 72d. The optical sensor 73d corresponds to the detector in this disclosure.

[0084] 5.2 Operation The alignment light 38 reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a passes through the interior of the flexible tube 62, like the EUV light 252a, but does not enter the first plane mirror 43 but instead enters the second plane mirror 46. The optical axis of the alignment light 38 that enters the second plane mirror 46 is slightly different from the optical axis of the EUV light 252a that enters the first plane mirror 43, but the optical axis of the alignment light 38 reflected by the second plane mirror 46 is significantly different from the optical axis of the EUV light 252a that is reflected by the first plane mirror 43. The alignment light 38 passes through a window 70d provided at a position away from the connection part 29a, exits the second chamber 42, and enters the detection optical system 71d.

[0085] On the other hand, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a is away from the second flat mirror 46, and the EUV light 252a does not enter the second flat mirror 46. In addition, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first flat mirror 43 is away from the window 70d, and the EUV light 252a does not enter the window 70d.

[0086] The detection optical system 71d causes the alignment light 38 to be incident on the optical sensor 73d via the focusing optical system 72d. The focusing optical system 72d focuses the alignment light 38 on the light-receiving surface of the optical sensor 73d. The optical sensor 73d acquires the light intensity distribution on the light-receiving surface and outputs it to the processor 5.

[0087] The operation of the processor 5 in the third embodiment is similar to the operation of the processor 5 in the second embodiment described with reference to Fig. 15. However, the EUV light generation system 11c in the second embodiment is replaced with an EUV light generation system 11d in the third embodiment.

[0088] 5.3 Effect (14) According to the third embodiment, the second plane mirror 46 is provided in the optical path of the alignment light 38 between the EUV collector mirror 23a and the optical sensor 73d inside the second chamber 42. This allows the second plane mirror 46 to reflect the alignment light 38 in a direction different from the reflection direction of the EUV light 252a by the first plane mirror 43, thereby improving the degree of freedom in the installation space of the detection optical system 71d.

[0089] (15) According to the third embodiment, the actuator 45 changes the attitude of the first and second flat mirrors 43 and 46 as a whole. This makes it possible to detect a deviation in the relative position of the first and second flat mirrors 43 and 46 with respect to the EUV collector mirror 23a and control the attitude of the first flat mirror 43.

[0090] (16) According to the third embodiment, the alignment light 38 is reflected by the second plane mirror 46, passes through the window 70d provided in the second chamber 42, and enters the optical sensor 73d. This allows the alignment light 38 to be detected outside the second chamber 42.

[0091] (17) According to the third embodiment, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the first flat mirror 43 is away from the window 70d. This allows the EUV light 252a to be focused at the second point 292a while suppressing attenuation of the EUV light 252a. This also improves the flexibility of the installation space for components around the window 70d.

[0092] (18) According to the third embodiment, the optical path of the EUV light 252a reflected by the EUV collector mirror 23a is away from the second flat mirror 46. This allows the EUV light 252a to be collected at the second point 292a while suppressing attenuation of the EUV light 252a. In other respects, the third embodiment is similar to the second embodiment.

[0093] 6.Other FIG. 25 shows a schematic configuration of an exposure apparatus 6a connected to an EUV light generation system 11b. In FIG. 25, an exposure apparatus 6a serving as an EUV light utilization apparatus 6 (see FIG. 1) includes a mask irradiation unit 608 and a workpiece irradiation unit 609. The mask irradiation unit 608 illuminates a mask pattern on a mask table MT with EUV light incident from the EUV light generation system 11b via a reflection optical system. The workpiece irradiation unit 609 forms an image of the EUV light reflected by the mask table MT onto a workpiece (not shown) placed on a workpiece table WT via a reflection optical system. The workpiece is a photosensitive substrate such as a semiconductor wafer coated with photoresist. The exposure apparatus 6a exposes the workpiece to EUV light reflecting the mask pattern by synchronously translating the mask table MT and the workpiece table WT. Electronic devices can be manufactured by transferring a device pattern onto a semiconductor wafer using the exposure process described above.

[0094] FIG. 26 shows a schematic configuration of an inspection apparatus 6b connected to an EUV light generation system 11b. In FIG. 26, the inspection apparatus 6b serving as the EUV light utilization apparatus 6 (see FIG. 1) includes an illumination optical system 603 and a detection optical system 606. The illumination optical system 603 reflects EUV light incident from the EUV light generation system 11b and irradiates a mask 605 placed on a mask stage 604. The mask 605 here includes a mask blank before a pattern is formed. The detection optical system 606 reflects the EUV light from the illuminated mask 605 and forms an image on the light-receiving surface of a detector 607. The detector 607 receives the EUV light and acquires an image of the mask 605. The detector 607 is, for example, a TDI (time delay integration) camera. The image of the mask 605 acquired through the above process is used to inspect the mask 605 for defects, and the inspection results are used to select a mask suitable for manufacturing an electronic device. The pattern formed on the selected mask is then exposed and transferred onto a photosensitive substrate using an exposure apparatus 6a, thereby manufacturing an electronic device.

[0095] 25 and 26, EUV light generation system 11c or 11d may be used instead of EUV light generation system 11b.

[0096] The above description is intended to be illustrative rather than limiting. Thus, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that modifications can be made to the disclosed embodiments without departing from the scope of the claims. It will also be apparent to one skilled in the art that the disclosed embodiments can be used in combination.

[0097] Terms used throughout this specification and claims should be construed as "open ended" terms unless expressly stated otherwise. For example, the terms "include" or "including" should be construed as "not limited to what is stated as including." The term "having" should be construed as "not limited to what is stated as having." The indefinite article "a" should be construed as "at least one" or "one or more." The term "at least one of A, B, and C" should be construed as "A," "B," "C," "A+B," "A+C," "B+C," or "A+B+C." It should also be construed to include combinations other than "A," "B," and "C."

Claims

1. a first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror that is provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror and is located in the optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light between the EUV collector mirror and the second point; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; An extreme ultraviolet light generating device comprising:

2. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; Equipped with the EUV collector mirror is an ellipsoidal mirror having a first focal point corresponding to the first point and a second focal point that is farther away from the EUV collector mirror than the first focal point, the EUV collector mirror reflects the alignment light in a direction different from a direction from an incident position of the alignment light on the EUV collector mirror toward the second focal point; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

3. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; Equipped with the EUV collector mirror is an ellipsoidal mirror having a first focal point corresponding to the first point, a second focal point that is farther away from the EUV collector mirror than the first focal point, and a virtual axis of rotation that passes through the first and second focal points, the alignment optical system causes the alignment light to be incident on a region of the reflecting surface of the EUV collector mirror that is closer to the second focal point than a virtual plane that is perpendicular to the rotation axis and passes through the first focal point; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

4. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; Equipped with the optical path of the alignment light is away from the first point; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

5. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; Equipped with the optical path of the alignment light is away from the first plane mirror; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

6. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; Equipped with the first chamber includes a first window; the alignment light is reflected by the EUV collector mirror, and then passes through the first window to be incident on the detector; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

7. 7. The extreme ultraviolet light generating apparatus according to claim 6, an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror is away from the first window; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

8. 7. The extreme ultraviolet light generating apparatus according to claim 6, the processor stores a first initial position of the alignment light detected by the detector and a second initial position of the first plane mirror, calculates a target position of the first plane mirror relative to the second initial position based on a difference between the first initial position and a position of the alignment light subsequently detected by the detector, and controls the actuator based on the target position. Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

9. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; Equipped with the second chamber includes a second window; the alignment light is reflected by the first plane mirror, and then passes through the second window to be incident on the detector; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

10. The extreme ultraviolet light generating apparatus according to claim 9, an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the first flat mirror is away from the second window; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

11. The extreme ultraviolet light generating apparatus according to claim 9, the processor stores an initial position of the alignment light detected by the detector, calculates a target movement amount of the first plane mirror based on a difference between the initial position and a position of the alignment light subsequently detected by the detector, and controls the actuator based on the target movement amount. Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

12. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; a second plane mirror provided inside the second chamber and on an optical path of the alignment light between the EUV collector mirror and the detector; Equipped with the actuator changes the attitudes of the first and second plane mirrors as a single unit; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

13. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; a second plane mirror provided inside the second chamber and on an optical path of the alignment light between the EUV collector mirror and the detector; Equipped with the second chamber includes a third window; the alignment light is reflected by the second plane mirror, and then passes through the third window to be incident on the detector; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

14. The extreme ultraviolet light generating apparatus according to claim 13, an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the first flat mirror is away from the third window; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

15. A first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; a second plane mirror provided inside the second chamber and on an optical path of the alignment light between the EUV collector mirror and the detector; Equipped with an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror is away from the second flat mirror; Extreme ultraviolet light generator.

16. A method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising: a first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror that is provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror and is located in the optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light between the EUV collector mirror and the second point; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; The extreme ultraviolet light is generated by an extreme ultraviolet light generating device comprising: outputting the extreme ultraviolet light to an exposure device; exposing a photosensitive substrate to the extreme ultraviolet light in the exposure apparatus to manufacture an electronic device; A method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising:

17. A method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising: a first chamber; an EUV collector mirror provided inside the first chamber and configured to collect extreme ultraviolet light generated at a first point inside the first chamber at a second point; a first flat mirror that is provided in an optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light reflected by the EUV collector mirror and is located in the optical path of the extreme ultraviolet light between the EUV collector mirror and the second point; a second chamber containing the first plane mirror; a flexible tube disposed between the first and second chambers; an alignment optical system provided in the first chamber and configured to direct alignment light onto the EUV collector mirror; a detector provided in the second chamber for detecting the alignment light reflected by the EUV collector mirror; an actuator that changes the attitude of the first plane mirror; a processor for controlling the actuator based on an output of the detector; and inspecting a mask for defects by irradiating the mask with the extreme ultraviolet light generated by the extreme ultraviolet light generating device, selecting a mask using the results of said testing; The pattern formed on the selected mask is transferred onto a photosensitive substrate by exposure. A method for manufacturing an electronic device, comprising:

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