Optimization method of laser plasma extreme ultraviolet light source target material

A technology of laser plasma and extreme ultraviolet light source, applied in the direction of microlithography exposure equipment, optics, optomechanical equipment, etc., to achieve the effect of improving laser conversion efficiency, target material utilization rate and reducing pollution

Pending Publication Date: 2022-05-06
NANJING UNIV
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This technology solves issues with over-produced debrids or poorly placed targets during use for lithography processes due to their high cost compared to other materials such as silver halide films (silver chlorides). By allowing the tin atoms inside the deposited layer to react directly with oxygen molecules at room temperature without relying solely upon chemical reaction alone, this new method allows for more efficient production of lightweight solder masks while reducing waste caused by unwanted particles from previous methods.

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This patents discusses different methods for generating extremely short waves called UVA rays from an electron beam emitted by a powerful laser or other device. These techniques can cause damage to certain components such as mirrors and reflective surfaces inside the chamber where these lights work. Additionally, there may occur deposits due to abrasives left over after creation of the very small particles caused by this technique.

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[0017] In order to make the purpose and technical solution of the present invention clearer, the present invention will be further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0018] The invention provides a method for optimizing the target material of a laser plasma extreme ultraviolet light source. The method comprises: growing a tin film on a target substrate that generates laser plasma by means of electron beam evaporation to form a solid film target of limited mass Instead of a solid tin target, the amount of tin consumed by a single laser action is controlled by controlling the thickness of the tin layer. By controlling the amount of tin in the thin film target, when the laser interacts with the target to generate plasma, the efficiency of extreme ultraviolet light generation is optimized and the generation of debris is reduced.

[0019] figure 1 Shown is the thin film target production equipment used in the embodiment of the present inv

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The invention relates to a laser plasma extreme ultraviolet light source target optimization method, which comprises the following steps of: growing a tin film on a target substrate for generating laser plasma in an electron beam evaporation manner to form a solid film target with limited mass, and controlling the tin amount consumed by single action of laser by controlling the thickness of a tin layer; when the high-energy pulse laser acts with the target material to generate plasma, the generation efficiency of extreme ultraviolet light and the generation of chips are optimized by controlling the tin amount of the thin film target. The amount of tin fuel growing on the surface of the target material is adjusted by controlling the thickness of the thin film, so that tin can be fully utilized under the action of single laser pulse and light spots, the laser conversion efficiency and the utilization rate of working substances of the target material can be effectively improved, and pollution of scraps to an optical system is reduced.

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