Wavefront Fitting of Different Obscuration Shapes in Anamorphic Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Projection Objective

  • Zhenkun Zhang
  • , Yanbei Nan
  • , Yanqiu Li*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The anamorphic extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUVL) projection objective (NA=0.55) features an elliptical entrance pupil and a circular exit pupil with central obscuration. However, wavefront fitting using conventional Zernike polynomials is limited to circular/annular pupils. In this paper, orthonormal polynomials are constructed for different pupils. Three types of central obscurations are analyzed, and the selection of optimal obscuration shape is discussed in the context of balancing wavefront fitting accuracy and obscuration area. The simulation results prove the effectiveness of these polynomials in fitting accuracy and stability, bridging the gap between traditional wavefront fitting and the demand of anamorphic EUVL system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNinth International Workshop on Advanced Patterning Solutions, IWAPS 2025
EditorsYayi Wei, Tianchun Ye
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510699298
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Dec 2025
Externally publishedYes
Event9th International Workshop on Advanced Patterning Solutions, IWAPS 2025 - Shenzhen, China
Duration: 14 Oct 202515 Oct 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13991
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference9th International Workshop on Advanced Patterning Solutions, IWAPS 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShenzhen
Period14/10/2515/10/25

Keywords

  • Central Obscuration
  • EUVL Projection Objective
  • Wavefront Fitting
  • Zernike Polynomials

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