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S H Lee, P Naulleau, K A Goldberg

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    A new phase-shifting point-diffraction interferometer operates at 193 nm for precise wave-front aberration measurements. This advanced system offers improved efficiency and enables direct measurement of refractive index changes in materials.

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    Area of Science:

    • Optical metrology
    • Interferometry
    • Wave-front sensing

    Background:

    • Accurate wave-front aberration measurement is critical for optical system performance.
    • Existing interferometric techniques may have limitations in efficiency or wavelength applicability.
    • Extreme-ultraviolet (EUV) interferometry has shown promise but requires further development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a novel phase-shifting point-diffraction interferometer (PS/PDI) operating at the 193-nm wavelength.
    • To enhance the efficiency and accuracy of wave-front aberration measurements.
    • To demonstrate the application of this interferometer for material characterization.

    Main Methods:

    • Development and implementation of a phase-shifting point-diffraction interferometer at 193 nm.
    • Utilizing the interferometer for wave-front measurement of an imaging system operating at 193 nm.
    • Applying the interferometer to directly measure refractive-index changes in a deep-ultraviolet radiation-damaged fused-silica sample.

    Main Results:

    • The 193-nm PS/PDI achieves highly accurate wave-front aberration measurements.
    • The interferometer demonstrates higher relative efficiency compared to previous EUV PS/PDI systems.
    • Successful direct measurement of refractive-index changes in a damaged fused-silica sample was achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • The 193-nm PS/PDI is a valuable tool for precise wave-front metrology.
    • The enhanced efficiency and accuracy make it suitable for advanced optical testing.
    • This technique offers a new method for characterizing material properties under deep-ultraviolet exposure.