In-line holography using a point source

Bernhard G. Frost; David C. Joy

doi:10.1117/12.351149

25 June 1999 In-line holography using a point source

Bernhard G. Frost, David C. Joy

Proceedings Volume 3676, Emerging Lithographic Technologies III; (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351149
Event: Microlithography '99, 1999, Santa Clara, CA, United States

Abstract

Conventional scanning electron microscopes are now close to the limit of their performance for tasks such as the metrology of sub-micron design rule devices. In order to overcome these limits we are investigating the use of in- line electron holography for device metrology. This device will use ultra-low energy electrons emitted from a nano-tip electron source. Out of focus holograms of a mesh were simulated and reconstructed in the transmission mode of the microscope whereas in the reflection mode a sample consisting of only two points was used. In both operation modes of the microscope it is possible to change the distance from the point source to the sample and the distance from the sample to the detector plane such that the magnification is kept constant. Series of simulated holograms consisting of only a few points reveal the distances resulting in the easiest interpretable images. When in-line holography is performed using electrons, the beams are deflected by the electric field between point source and sample. Ray tracing of the electrons performed by solving the appropriate Laplace equation can help to determine an optimum geometry for the microscope.

Citation Download Citation

Bernhard G. Frost and David C. Joy "In-line holography using a point source", Proc. SPIE 3676, Emerging Lithographic Technologies III, (25 June 1999); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.351149

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available