Projection photolithography modeling using the finite-difference time-domain approach

Tariel M. Makhviladze; Mikhail E. Sarychev

doi:10.1117/12.853420

26 February 2010 Projection photolithography modeling using the finite-difference time-domain approach

Tariel M. Makhviladze, Mikhail E. Sarychev

Proceedings Volume 7521, International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Electronics 2009; 752103 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.853420
Event: International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Electronics 2009, 2009, Zvenigorod, Russian Federation

Abstract

The photolithographic finite-difference time-domain (PFDTD) approach to the modeling of 3D electromagnetic fields and photolithographic structures for projection photolithography in sub-0.2μm and nanometer ranges is developed. It is based on adaptation and application of advanced methods of the Maxwell equations' solution to photolithography problems. The appropriate computational methods and modeling algorithms are created and applied to specific problems. It is shown that sometimes the PFDTD-approach could be preferred over the routine the rigorous coupled-waves analysis (RCWA), especially for the relatively small critical dimensions and in short wavelength range. It allowed us to extent the application domain of our own photolithography software package, and to improve quality and accuracy of topical projection schemes' simulation.

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Tariel M. Makhviladze and Mikhail E. Sarychev "Projection photolithography modeling using the finite-difference time-domain approach", Proc. SPIE 7521, International Conference on Micro- and Nano-Electronics 2009, 752103 (26 February 2010); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.853420

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