Abstract:
A relatively high spectral bandwidth objective employed for use in imaging a specimen and method for imaging a specimen is provided. The objective comprises a lens group having at least one focusing lens configured to receive light energy and form an intermediate image, at least one field lens oriented to receive the intermediate image and provide intermediate light energy, and a Mangin mirror arrangement positioned to receive the intermediate light energy and apply light energy to the specimen. The objective may provide, in certain instances, a spectral bandwidth up to approximately 193 to 266 manometers and can provide numerical apertures in excess of 0.9. Elements are less than 100 millimeters in diameter and may fit within a standard microscope. The field lens may comprise more than one lens and may be formed of a material different from at least one other lens in the objective.
Abstract:
A reduced size catadioptric objective and system is disclosed. The objective may be employed with light energy having a wavelength in the range of approximately 190 nanometers through the infrared light range. Elements are less than 100 mm in diameter. The objective comprises a focusing lens group configured to receive the light energy and comprising at least one focusing lens. The objective further comprises at least one field lens oriented to receive focused light energy from the focusing lens group and provide intermediate light energy. The objective also includes a Mangin mirror arrangement positioned to receive the intermediate light energy from the field lens and form controlled light energy for transmission to a specimen. The Mangin mirror arrangement imparts controlled light energy with a numerical aperture in excess of 0.65 and up to approximately 0.90, and the design may be employed in various environments.
Abstract:
A reduced size catadioptric inspection system employing a catadioptric objective and immersion substance is disclosed. The objective may be employed with light energy having a wavelength in the range of approximately 190 nanometers through the infrared light range, and can provide numerical apertures in excess of 0.9. Elements are less than 100 millimeters in diameter and may fit within a standard microscope. The objective comprises a focusing lens group, a field lens, a Mangin mirror arrangement, and an immersion substance or liquid between the Mangin mirror arrangement and the specimen. A variable focal length optical system for use with the objective in the catadioptric inspection system is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A system and method for inspection is disclosed. The design includes an objective employed for use with light energy having a wavelength in various ranges, including approximately 266 to 1000nm, 157nm through infrared, and other ranges. The objective comprises a focusing lens group (311) comprising at least one focusing lens (304) configured to receive light, a field lens (305) oriented to receive focused light energy from said focusing lens group (311) and provide intermediate light energy, and a Mangin mirror arrangement (312) positioned to receive the intermediate light energy from the field lens (305) and form controlled light energy. Each focusing lens has a reduced diameter, such as a diameter of less than approximately 100mm, and a maximum corrected field size of approximately 0.15mm. An immersion substance, such as oil, water, or silicone gel, may be employed prior to passing controlled light energy to the specimen (310) inspected.
Abstract:
A relatively high spectral bandwidth objective employed for use in imaging a specimen and method for imaging a specimen is provided. The objective comprises a lens group having at least one focusing lens configured to receive light energy and form an intermediate image, at least one field lens oriented to receive the intermediate image and provide intermediate light energy, and a Mangin mirror arrangement positioned to receive the intermediate light energy and apply light energy to the specimen. The objective may provide, in certain instances, a spectral bandwidth up to approximately 193 to 266 manometers and can provide numerical apertures in excess of 0.9. Elements are less than 100 millimeters in diameter and may fit within a standard microscope. The field lens may comprise more than one lens and may be formed of a material different from at least one other lens in the objective.
Abstract:
A reduced size catadioptric inspection system employing a catadioptric objective and immersion substance is disclosed. The objective may be employed with light energy having a wavelength in the range of approximately 190 nanometers through the infrared light range, and can provide numerical apertures in excess of 0.9. Elements are less than 100 millimeters in diameter and may fit within a standard microscope. The objective comprises a focusing lens group, a field lens, a Mangin mirror arrangement, and an immersion substance or liquid between the Mangin mirror arrangement and the specimen. A variable focal length optical system for use with the objective in the catadioptric inspection system is also disclosed.
Abstract:
A system and method for inspection is disclosed. The design includes an objective employed for use with light energy having a wavelength in various ranges, including approximately 266 to 1000nm, 157nm through infrared, and other ranges. The objective comprises a focusing lens group (311) comprising at least one focusing lens (304) configured to receive light, a field lens (305) oriented to receive focused light energy from said focusing lens group (311) and provide intermediate light energy, and a Mangin mirror arrangement (312) positioned to receive the intermediate light energy from the field lens (305) and form controlled light energy. Each focusing lens has a reduced diameter, such as a diameter of less than approximately 100mm, and a maximum corrected field size of approximately 0.15mm. An immersion substance, such as oil, water, or silicone gel, may be employed prior to passing controlled light energy to the specimen (310) inspected.