METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS AND ALIGNMENT OF A BEAM OF CHARGED PARTICLES

    公开(公告)号:CA1041178A

    公开(公告)日:1978-10-24

    申请号:CA231509

    申请日:1975-07-15

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING BRIGHTNESS AND ALIGNMENT OF A BEAM OF CHARGED PARTICLES A beam of charged particles has its alignment and brightness alternately controlled in accordance with the current of the beam. The measurements of the current and any corrections for alignment or brightness are made when the beam is not applied to a target. In operation the beam is applied to the target for a predetermined period of time. When the beam is not applied to the target it's positioning on the target is aligned and the brightness of the beam is controlled. This aligning and controlling occurs during a predetermined period of time between the periods of time when the beam is actually applied to the target. Apparatus for maintaining the substantially uniform current density of the beam of charge particles is also provided.

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