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    • Computational imaging
    • Computer vision
    • Applied mathematics

    Background:

    • Inverse lithography presents challenges in accurately defining desired layout patterns.
    • Existing methods may lack efficiency or precision in contour generation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a generalized active contour model for inverse lithography problems.
    • To enhance the accuracy and computational efficiency of pattern contour generation.

    Main Methods:

    • Combining level-set methods from computer vision with inverse imaging principles.
    • Implementing a locally-defined semi-implicit difference scheme.
    • Utilizing additive operator splitting (AOS) and the Thomas method for numerical solutions.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed cognitive analogy effectively guides initial pattern contours to desired boundaries.
    • The efficient semi-implicit numerical scheme demonstrates improved computation and convergence.
    • Reduced optimization dimensionality and larger step-sizes contribute to enhanced performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The generalized active contour model offers a robust solution for inverse lithography.
    • The numerical scheme provides a computationally efficient and accurate approach for pattern generation.
    • This work advances the field of computational lithography through innovative modeling and numerical techniques.