Abstract:
A lithographic apparatus includes an illumination unit including a radiation source configured to generate a radiation bundle, an illumination optics with a numerical aperture NA0 and an aperture system; a projection lens having a first numerical aperture NAOB1; a support arranged between the illumination unit and the projection lens and configured to support a patterning device; a substrate support configured to support a substrate on which structures on the patterning device are imaged, wherein the first numerical aperture NAOB1 of the projection lens is smaller than the numerical aperture NA0 of the illumination unit.
Abstract:
A system and method for enhancing the image resolution in a lithographic system, is presented herein. The invention comprises decomposing a reticle pattern into at least two constituent sub-patterns that are capable of being optically resolved by the lithographic system, coating a substrate with a pre-specified photoresist layer, and exposing a first of the at least two constituent sub-patterns by directing a projection beam through the first sub-pattern such that the lithographic system produces a first sub-pattern image onto the pre-specified photoresist layer of the substrate. The invention further comprises processing the exposed substrate, exposing a second of the at least two constituent sub-patterns by directing the projection beam through the second sub-pattern such that the lithographic system produces a second sub-pattern image onto the pre-specified photoresist layer of the substrate, and then combining the first and second sub-pattern images to produce a desired pattern on the substrate.
Abstract:
A characteristic of edible oil may be evaluated using a spectrometer. For example, optical reflectance data may be obtained from edible oil in situ in a frying apparatus housing the edible oil, the reflectance data corresponding to a specified range of infra-red wavelengths. A model profile corresponding to the characteristic being assessed may be obtained, such as from a repository housing a secured library of such profiles. The model profile may define a regression vector for use in transforming the reflectance data to generate a value corresponding to the characteristic being assessed. A criterion may be applied to the value to establish a simplified representation of the characteristic for presentation to a user for assessment of oil quality.
Abstract:
A system and method for enhancing the image resolution in a lithographic system, is presented herein. The invention comprises decomposing a reticle pattern into at least two constituent sub-patterns that are capable of being optically resolved by the lithographic system, coating a substrate with a pre-specified photoresist layer, and exposing a first of the at least two constituent sub-patterns by directing a projection beam through the first sub-pattern such that the lithographic system produces a first sub-pattern image onto the pre-specified photoresist layer of the substrate. The invention further comprises processing the exposed substrate, exposing a second of the at least two constituent sub-patterns by directing the projection beam through the second sub-pattern such that the lithographic system produces a second sub-pattern image onto the pre-specified photoresist layer of the substrate, and then combining the first and second sub-pattern images to produce a desired pattern on the substrate.
Abstract:
A lithographic method to enhance image resolution in a lithographic cluster using multiple projections and a lithographic cluster used to project multiple patterns to form images that are combined to form an image having enhanced resolution.
Abstract:
A lithographic apparatus includes a support structure configured to hold a phase shift mask, the phase shift mask configured to pattern a beam of unpolarized radiation according to a desired pattern and a substrate table configured to hold a substrate. The lithographic apparatus also includes a projection system configured to project the patterned beam onto a target portion of the substrate on which a negative resist layer is deposited to form an image of the pattern on the negative resist layer.
Abstract:
A ring illuminator (20) has a light channeling section (22) with an input face (24) optically coupling the light channeling section (22) to a flash unit (16) of a camera (12) for obtaining flash illumination therefrom. A ring section (26) is optically coupled to the light channeling section and extends around an aperture for fitting the ring illuminator around a lens (14). The ring section has a rear surface (30) for positioning toward the body of the camera. The rear surface has a plurality of light redirecting features (28) for redirecting at least a portion of the flash illumination from within the ring section outward from the camera, around the lens of the camera.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to fluorescent lamps and methods of manufacture wherein the mercury is dosed into the lamp in a solid material containing mercury, bismuth, indium and another metal. In one embodiment, the metal is selected from the group consisting of zinc, tin, lead, silver, gold, copper, gallium, titanium, nickel, and manganese. Preferably, the atomic ratio of the indium to the bismuth is in the range of about 0.4:0.6 to 0.7:0.3. The atomic ratio of zinc to the combination indium and bismuth may preferably be in the range of about 0.01:0.99 to 0.20:0.80, and the atomic ratio of mercury to the combination of the indium, bismuth and zinc is preferably in the range of about 0.01:0.99 and 0.15:0.85.
Abstract:
Polyester compositions comprising microfibers and micropowders are disclosed. The polyester compositions are made by contacting microfibers and micropowders with polymerizable components, such as monomers, suitable for making polyesters, and polymerizing the polymerizable components. The microfibers and micropowders can be provided in the form of either separate slurries, or a single slurry. The micropowders can also alternatively be provided in the form of a powder rather than a slurry. A slurry containing microfiber and micropowders, and a process for making such a slurry, is also disclosed. Incorporating microfibers and micropowders into a polyester improves the properties of the molded parts, films and/or fibers that are made from such a polyester. A slurry containing microfibers and micropowders is more stable and easier to process, wherein the micropowder is less likely to separate out of the slurry or agglomerate when compared to a slurry containing only micropowder.
Abstract:
A slurry containing microfiber and micropowders, and a process for making such a slurry, are provided. The slurry containing microfibers and micropowders is more stable and easier to process, and the micropowder is less likely to separate out of the slurry or agglomerate in comparison to a slurry containing only micropowder.