Fast linear motor for wavelength variation for lithography lasers

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APP PUB NO 20040190577A1
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10775493

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Fast wavelength stabilization can be obtained for a gas discharge laser, such as an excimer or molecular fluorine laser, using a fast wavelength correction unit. A fast wavelength correction unit can include a fast, precise motor driver unit, such as a linear or rotary voice coil motor, a piezo-ceramic motor, or a piezo motor driver unit. These motors can be used to rotate a tuning element, for example, in order to provide for precise and fast wavelength stabilization. The wavelength correction unit can be fully contained within an optical module, without the need for seals, bellows, or feedthroughs as in existing drive systems. Various arrangements and embodiments are described which can be appropriate for differing applications and/or systems.

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LAMBDA PHYSIK AGHANS-BOCKLER-STRASSE 12 D-37079 GOTTINGEN

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Aab, Konstantin Kassel, DE 9 40
Albrecht, Hans-Stephan Goettingen, DE 22 191
Schmidt, Thomas Goettingen, DE 315 1679
Zimmermann, Kay Bovenden Lenglern, DE 3 32

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