Pattern generator using a dual phase step element and method of using same
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1. A system, comprising:
- an illumination system that supplies a beam of radiation;
an array of individually controllable elements that patterns the beam, the array of individually controllable elements comprising mirrors including a first portion having a first size and a second portion having a second size, which is smaller than the first size, such that the first and second portions are arranged together to produce first and second steps on opposite edges of each of the mirrors; and
a projection system that projects the patterned beam onto a target portion of an object.
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Abstract
A system and method are used to pattern light using an illumination system, an array of individually controllable components, and a projection system. The illumination system supplies a beam of radiation. The array of individually controllable elements patterns the beam. The array of individually controllable elements comprises mirrors having first and second steps on opposite edges. The projection system projects the patterned beam onto a target portion of an object. In various examples, the object can be a display, a semiconductor substrate or wafer, a flat panel display glass substrate, or the like, as is discussed in more detail below.
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1. A system, comprising:
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an illumination system that supplies a beam of radiation; an array of individually controllable elements that patterns the beam, the array of individually controllable elements comprising mirrors including a first portion having a first size and a second portion having a second size, which is smaller than the first size, such that the first and second portions are arranged together to produce first and second steps on opposite edges of each of the mirrors; and a projection system that projects the patterned beam onto a target portion of an object. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method, comprising:
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patterning a beam of radiation using an array of individually controllable elements, each element in the array including a first portion having a first size and a second portion having a second size, which is smaller than the first size, such that the first and second portions are arranged together to produce first and second steps on opposite edges of each of the mirrors; and projecting the patterned beam onto a target portion of an object. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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