Methods and apparatus for electron beam inspection of samples

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PATENT NO 6677586
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10272468

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Methods and apparatus are providing for inspecting a test sample. An electron beam is tuned to cause secondary electron emissions upon scanning a target area. Reactive substances are introduced to etch and remove materials and impurities from the scan target. Residual components are evacuated. In one example, a laser is used to irradiate and area to assist in the removal of residual components with poor vapor pressure.

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KLA-TENCOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE MILPITAS CA 95035

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cull, Michael Wilmington, MA 2 27
Nasser-Ghodsi, Mehran Hamilton, MA 49 466

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