Methods and systems for measuring periodic structures using multi-angle X-ray reflectance scatterometry (XRS)

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9588066
APP PUB NO 20150204802A1
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14161942

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Methods and systems for measuring periodic structures using multi-angle X-ray reflectance scatterometry (XRS) are disclosed. For example, a method of measuring a sample by X-ray reflectance scatterometry involves impinging an incident X-ray beam on a sample having a periodic structure to generate a scattered X-ray beam, the incident X-ray beam simultaneously providing a plurality of incident angles and a plurality of azimuthal angles. The method also involves collecting at least a portion of the scattered X-ray beam.

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NOVA MEASURING INSTRUMENTS INC3090 OAKMEAD VILLAGE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95051

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Fanton, Jeffrey T Los Altos, US 28 944
Pois, Heath A Fremont, US 14 126
Reed, David A Belmont, US 53 655
Schueler, Bruno W San Jose, US 20 206
Smedt, Rodney Los Gatos, US 27 572

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