WO2004100236A1 - 照明光学系、投影露光装置、マイクロデバイスの製造方法、照明装置の製造方法、投影露光装置の調整方法、及び投影露光装置の製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to an illumination optical system, a projection exposure apparatus, a method for manufacturing a micro device, a method for manufacturing an illumination apparatus, a method for adjusting a projection exposure apparatus, and a method for manufacturing a projection exposure apparatus.
- the present invention relates to an illumination optical system mounted on a projection exposure apparatus or the like.
- the present invention relates to a projection exposure apparatus, a method for manufacturing a micro device, a method for manufacturing a lighting apparatus, a method for adjusting a projection exposure apparatus, and a method for manufacturing a projection exposure apparatus.
- the exposure wavelength tends to be shortened in order to improve the integration density of semiconductors.
- EUV light extreme ultraviolet light
- Extreme Ultra Violet extreme ultraviolet light
- EUV light having a wavelength of 50 nm or less when EUV light having a wavelength of 50 nm or less is used, at least a part of the optical system needs to be configured as a reflection type (for example, an illumination optical system described in JP-A-2000-349009).
- the illumination unevenness means, for example, an uneven illumination distribution generated on an illuminated surface (a reticle surface, a wafer surface as an exposure surface, etc.), an uneven light intensity distribution, and the like. This causes, for example, exposure unevenness in the exposure apparatus. Disclosure of the invention
- An object of the present invention is to provide an illumination optical system in which even slight illumination unevenness generated after assembling the optical system is reduced.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a high-performance projection exposure apparatus with less exposure unevenness.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a micro device capable of manufacturing a high-performance micro device.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for adjusting a projection exposure apparatus that can reduce exposure unevenness of the projection exposure apparatus.
- Another object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a projection exposure apparatus capable of manufacturing a high-performance projection exposure apparatus with less exposure unevenness.
- the illumination optical system is an illumination optical system that sequentially arranges a light source that emits extreme ultraviolet light, a collimator, a fly-eye mirror, and a condenser, and Kohler-illuminates a predetermined illumination area on the exit side of the condenser.
- At least one of the plurality of unit mirrors constituting the eye mirror is a correction mirror having reflectance unevenness for correcting a part or all of the illumination unevenness in the illumination area.
- the ratio of the number of the correction mirrors to the number of the plurality of unit mirrors is adjusted to a value according to the degree of the illumination unevenness.
- the plurality of unit mirrors are each provided with a multilayer film for improving the reflectance, and the number of layers of the multilayer film of the correction mirror has a distribution for realizing the reflectance unevenness. Is given.
- the plurality of unit mirrors are respectively arranged in such a manner that the oblique incidence angle of the incident light is the total reflection angle, and the surface structure of the reflection surface of the correction mirror has the reflectance unevenness.
- the distribution for realization is given.
- the extreme ultraviolet light emitted from the light source has a wavelength of 50 nm or less.
- Another illumination optical system includes a light source that emits extreme ultraviolet light, a collimator, a fly-eye mirror, and a condenser arranged in this order, and an illumination optical system that performs Koehler illumination on a predetermined illumination area on the exit side of the condenser.
- a correction filter having transmittance irregularity for correcting a part or all of the illumination unevenness of the illumination area is arranged on at least one incident side of the plurality of unit mirrors constituting the fly-eye mirror. It is characterized by being performed.
- the ratio of the number of the correction filters to the number of the plurality of unit mirrors is adjusted to a value according to the degree of the illumination unevenness.
- a distribution for realizing the transmittance unevenness is given to the thickness of the correction filter.
- the plurality of unit mirrors are respectively arranged in such a manner that the oblique incidence angle of the incident light becomes the total reflection angle.
- the extreme ultraviolet light emitted by the light source is extreme ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 50 nm or less
- the plurality of unit mirrors are made of a Ru or Mo material
- the oblique incidence angle is It is placed in an attitude of less than 15 °.
- the correction mirror corrects illumination unevenness generated from polarized light polarized in at least one direction among polarized light polarized in two directions crossing each other and illuminating the illumination area.
- the correction mirror includes: a first reflectance distribution characteristic for a first polarization component for correcting illumination unevenness due to a first polarization component that illuminates the illumination region; and the first polarization component in the illumination region. It has a second reflectance distribution characteristic for the second polarization component for correcting illumination unevenness of the second polarization component polarized in a direction crossing the component.
- the correction filter includes: a first transmittance distribution for a first polarization component for correcting illumination unevenness due to a first polarization component that illuminates the illumination region; and A second transmittance distribution for the second polarization component for correcting illumination unevenness of the second polarization component polarized in a direction crossing the first polarization component.
- the correction filter includes a first polarization component that illuminates the illumination area.
- a first filter member having a first transmittance distribution for a first polarization component for correcting illumination unevenness due to light, and a second polarization polarized in a direction intersecting the first polarization component in the illumination area.
- a second filter member having a second transmittance distribution for the second polarization component for correcting illumination unevenness of the component.
- Another illumination optical system includes a plurality of optical members for guiding predetermined light to illuminate a predetermined illumination region, and a non-uniform light intensity distribution of polarized light in the illumination region. Correction means for correcting the generated illumination unevenness.
- the correction means corrects illumination unevenness caused by polarized light polarized in at least one direction among polarized light polarized in two directions crossing each other and illuminating the illumination area.
- the optical characteristics of the correction means correct the illumination unevenness of the light of the first polarization component illuminating the illumination area, and intersect with the first polarization component illuminating the illumination area.
- the characteristic is set to correct the illumination unevenness of the light of the second polarization component polarized in the direction.
- the optical characteristic of the correction means is set to a characteristic that corrects the illumination unevenness and corrects an intensity difference between the first polarization component and the second polarization component.
- the correction means includes: a first correction member having an optical characteristic for correcting illumination unevenness of a first polarization component of light illuminating the illumination area; and an illumination unevenness of a second polarization component of the light.
- a second correction member having optical characteristics to be corrected.
- the correction means is disposed at a position optically conjugate to the illumination area or at a position shifted by a predetermined amount from the position.
- At least one of the plurality of optical members is a fly-eye mirror including a plurality of unit mirrors, and the correction unit is provided on at least one of the plurality of unit mirrors.
- Another illumination optical system includes: a plurality of reflecting members for guiding extreme ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 50 nm or less to illuminate a predetermined illumination area; and a position optically conjugate with the illumination area.
- a correction means having an optical characteristic for correcting the illumination unevenness of the illumination area, the correction means being arranged at a position shifted by a predetermined amount from the position, and Each is characterized in that a multilayer film for improving the reflectance is formed.
- Another illumination optical system includes: a plurality of reflecting members for guiding extreme ultraviolet light having a wavelength of 50 nm or less to illuminate a predetermined illumination area; and a position optically conjugate with the illumination area. Or a correction means arranged at a position shifted by a predetermined amount from the position and having optical characteristics for correcting the illumination unevenness of the illumination area, and at least one of the plurality of reflecting members is an incident light. Are arranged in such a posture that the oblique incidence angle becomes the total reflection angle.
- At least one of the plurality of reflecting members is a fly-eye mirror including a plurality of unit mirrors.
- Another illumination optical system includes: a plurality of reflection members for guiding predetermined light to illuminate a predetermined illumination area; and a correction unit having an optical characteristic for correcting illumination unevenness in the illumination area.
- the optical characteristics of the correction means are set in consideration of information of at least one reflectance distribution of the plurality of reflecting members.
- the optical characteristics of the correction unit are set in consideration of the measurement information of the illumination unevenness together with the reflectance distribution information.
- At least one of the plurality of reflecting members is a fly-eye mirror composed of a plurality of unit mirrors
- the optical characteristic of the correction unit is at least one reflectance characteristic of the plurality of unit mirrors.
- the correction means is provided in at least one of the plurality of unit mirrors.
- a multilayer film for improving the reflectance is formed on each of the reflection surfaces of the plurality of reflection members.
- At least one of the plurality of reflecting members is arranged in such a posture that the oblique incidence angle of the incident light becomes the total reflection angle.
- the correction unit corrects illumination unevenness caused by uneven light intensity distribution of polarized light in the illumination area.
- the optical characteristic of the correction means corrects the intensity unevenness of the light of the first polarization component illuminating the illumination area, and in a direction intersecting with the first polarization component illuminating the illumination area.
- the optical characteristic of the correction means is set to a characteristic that corrects the illumination unevenness and corrects an intensity difference between the first polarization component and the second polarization component.
- the correction means has first correction means having optical characteristics for correcting illumination unevenness of a first polarization component of the light illuminating the illumination area, and illumination correction of a second polarization component of the light.
- Second correction means having optical characteristics to be corrected.
- a projection exposure apparatus includes: a mask stage for holding a mask on a first surface; a substrate stage for holding a photosensitive substrate on a second surface; A lighting system that illuminates the first surface to illuminate the first surface and the second surface simultaneously, wherein the illumination optical system is used as the illumination area. It is characterized in that it is set in advance to correct the illumination unevenness of the first surface or the second surface.
- a method for manufacturing a micro device of the present invention is characterized in that a micro device is manufactured using the projection exposure apparatus of the present invention.
- Another projection exposure apparatus of the present invention includes an illumination system for illuminating a mask, and a projection system for projecting a pattern of the mask onto a photosensitive substrate, wherein the illumination system is provided on the mask surface or the photosensitive substrate surface And a correcting means for correcting illumination unevenness generated due to the non-uniformity of the light intensity distribution due to the light polarized at.
- the correction unit corrects unevenness caused by polarized light polarized in at least one direction of polarized light polarized in two directions crossing each other.
- the correction means corrects illumination unevenness due to one of the first and second polarized light components polarized in two directions crossing each other.
- the correction means includes a third correction member that corrects a light intensity difference between the light of the first polarization component and the light of the second polarization component.
- an illumination optical system for guiding light to an illuminated area is prepared. And correcting unevenness due to uneven light intensity distribution of the polarized light in the irradiation area.
- the correcting step includes a step of correcting unevenness caused by polarized light polarized in at least one direction of polarized light polarized in two directions crossing each other.
- the correction step includes a first correction step of correcting unevenness due to one of the first and second polarized light components polarized in two directions crossing each other.
- the correction step includes a third correction step of correcting a light intensity difference between the light of the first polarization component and the light of the second polarization component.
- the illumination optical system guides light of 50 nm or less to the illumination target area.
- the method for adjusting a projection exposure apparatus includes the steps of: preparing a projection exposure apparatus having an illumination system for illuminating a mask and a projection system for projecting a pattern image of the mask onto a photosensitive substrate; Correcting the irregularities due to the uneven light intensity distribution of the polarized light on the photosensitive substrate surface.
- the correcting step includes a step of correcting unevenness caused by polarized light polarized in at least one direction of polarized light polarized in two directions crossing each other.
- the correction step includes a first correction step of correcting unevenness due to one of the first and second polarized light components polarized in two directions crossing each other.
- the correction step includes a third correction step of correcting a light intensity difference between the light of the first polarization component and the light of the second polarization component.
- the illumination system illuminates the mask with light of 50 nm or less.
- Another method for manufacturing a micro device according to the present invention is a method for manufacturing a micro device using a projection exposure apparatus adjusted by the method for adjusting a projection exposure apparatus according to the present invention, further comprising illuminating the mask using the illumination system. And projecting the pattern image of the mask onto the photosensitive substrate using the projection system.
- a method for manufacturing a projection exposure apparatus according to the present invention is characterized in that the projection exposure apparatus is manufactured by using any one of the methods for adjusting a projection exposure apparatus according to the present invention.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of an illumination optical system according to the first embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating illumination unevenness on the reticle surface R before correction.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the incident end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the correction mirror 13a.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the correction mirror 13 b.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the correction mirror 13c.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the reflectance distribution of the correction mirrors 13a, 13b, and 13c.
- FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the illumination intensity distribution on the reticle surface R after correction.
- FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the fine adjustment mirror 13a '.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of an illumination optical system according to the second embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the collimator mirror 22.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the collimator mirrors 22.
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the fly-eye mirror 23.
- FIG. 15 is a view for explaining the shape of the reflecting surface of the unit mirrors 2 3 i n-1, 2 3 i n-2,..., Constituting the entrance end 23 in of the fly-eye mirror 23.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating the capture filter Fa.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating the correction filter Fb.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the capture filter Fc.
- FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 20 is a configuration diagram of the projection exposure apparatus of the third embodiment.
- FIG. 21 is a diagram showing exposure unevenness of the projection exposure apparatus of the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a configuration of an illumination optical system according to the fourth embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating a transmittance distribution of the filter units f s, fp, and f d.
- FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the illumination optical system according to the fourth embodiment. Modified example in which the number of ruta is changed).
- FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the illumination optical system according to the fourth embodiment.
- (A) is a modification in which the number of filter units is changed, and
- (b) is a modification in which the posture of the filter F is changed. '
- FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating a modification of the illumination optical system according to the fourth embodiment (a modification in which a correction plate B is used instead of the correction filter F).
- FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating a modified example of the illumination optical system according to the fourth embodiment (deformation using correction filters F s ”and F p” provided with ruled patterns fs ”and fp”). Example).
- FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the method for manufacturing the illumination optical system according to the fifth embodiment.
- FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating step S1.
- FIG. 30 is a diagram showing the relationship between the unit mirror 13 i n- i and the incident light.
- FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the method for manufacturing a micro device of the sixth embodiment.
- FIG. 32 is a flowchart of a method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display element.
- FIG. 33 is a view for explaining a correction plate B ′ mounted on the reflection surface of the unit mirror 13 i n ⁇ i.
- FIG. 1 The first embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
- FIG. 1 The first embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10.
- FIG. 1 is a schematic configuration diagram of the illumination optical system of the present embodiment.
- This illumination optical system is mainly applied to a projection exposure apparatus having a reflective projection optical system, and illuminates a reticle surface R (hereinafter, referred to as an arc field) of the projection exposure apparatus with Koehler illumination.
- the light source 11 of this illumination optical system is a laser plasma light source that emits EUV light (hereinafter, EUV light having a wavelength of 50 nm or less).
- the illumination optical system includes a collimator mirror 12 and a flyer on the exit side of the light source 11.
- the mirror 13 and the condenser mirror 14 are arranged in this order.
- the fly's eye mirror 13 has a plurality of unit mirrors 13 in— 1, 13 in 2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ an input end 13 in, and a plurality of unit mirrors 13 out— l, 13 out-2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ have an injection end 13 out arranged in parallel.
- the parallel arrangement is an arrangement in which different partial light beams among the incident light beams are individually operated
- the serial arrangement is an arrangement which acts on the entire incident light beam in order.
- the light beam emitted from the light source 11 is reflected by the collimator mirror 12 to be converted into a parallel light beam, and then enters the incident end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 1.
- the light beams reflected by the unit mirrors 13out_1, 13out-2,... are guided by the condenser mirror 14 to the same position (on the reticle surface R) and are superimposed.
- the reflecting surfaces of the unit mirrors 13 in— 1, 13 in 2,..., which constitute the entrance end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13, are used to collect the incident light flux. It has a positive optical power (ie it is concave).
- each of the mirrors in the illumination optical system including the unit mirrors 13 in-1, 1, 3 in_2, ⁇ ⁇ , and molybdenum is mounted on a substrate made of glass, ceramics, metal, or the like. Two different materials such as Mo) and silicon (S i) are repeatedly laminated to form a multilayer film for improving the reflectivity.
- the optical design of this illumination optical system is also designed to reduce illumination unevenness on the reticle surface R as before. However, after the actual assembly, the illumination intensity distribution on the reticle surface R When measured, illumination unevenness occurs as shown in FIG. 2, for example.
- FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating illumination unevenness on the reticle surface R.
- an area Ea in the reticle plane R is a bright area where the illumination intensity is relatively high, and another area: ⁇ Eb and Ec are dark areas where the illumination intensity is relatively low.
- the fly-eye mirror 13 of the present embodiment is changed as follows.
- FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the incident end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13.
- a plurality of unit mirrors 13 in—1, 13 i n-2,... Constituting the incident end 13 i ⁇ are partially corrected mirrors 13 a Or, it has been replaced with a correction mirror 13b or a correction mirror 13c.
- the correction mirrors 13a, 13b, and 13c have the same reflection surface shape as that of the unit mirror before replacement, which is 13 in—1, 13 in—2,. , Concave).
- the correction mirror 13a has a non-uniformity of reflectivity for relatively reducing the illumination intensity of the bright portion Ea of the reticle surface R
- the correction mirror 13b has a nonuniformity of the reticle surface R.
- the reflective mirror 13c has a reflectance unevenness for relatively improving the illumination intensity of the portion Eb
- the correction mirror 13c is used to relatively improve the illumination intensity of the dark portion Ec of the reticle surface R. It has reflectivity unevenness.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the correction mirror 13a.
- FIG. 4 (1) shows each position of the reticle surface R corresponding to each position of the reflection surface of the correction mirror 13a
- FIG. 4 (2) shows the reflection surface of the correction mirror 13a
- FIG. 3) shows the cross section of the collecting mirror 13a along the line II-II in Fig. 4 (2).
- the area 13 Ea of the reflecting surface of the collection mirror 13 a corresponds to the bright portion Ea of the reticle surface R.
- the cross section of the correction mirror 13a in the region 13Ea is The cross sections of the other regions are different from each other.
- the region other than the region 13Ea is a substrate (substrate made of glass, ceramics, metal, etc.).
- a multilayer film (molybdenum (Mo), silicon (Si), tungsten (W ), Chromium (Cr) ', carbon (C), NiCr (Eckel chromium) multilayer film 13a2 is formed, whereas region 13Ea is the substrate It consists only of 1 3 a 1.
- Such a correction mirror 13a is formed by forming a multilayer 13a2 on the substrate 13a1 and then removing the multilayer 13a2 only in the region 13Ea. It can be manufactured at
- it can also be manufactured by forming a multilayer film 13a2 by masking only the region 13Ea on the substrate 13a1 and then removing the mask.
- ⁇ 5 is a view for explaining the correction mirror 13b.
- FIG. 5 (1) shows each position of the reticle surface R corresponding to each position of the reflection surface of the correction mirror 13b
- FIG. 5 (2) shows the reflection surface of the correction mirror 13b
- FIG. 3) shows a cross section of the correction mirror 13b taken along line II-II of FIG. 5 (2).
- the area 13 Eb of the reflecting surface of the collection mirror 13 b corresponds to the dark portion Eb of the reticule surface R.
- the cross section of the correction mirror 13b in the region 13Eb and the cross section of the other region are different from each other.
- Region 13Eb is a substrate (substrate made of glass, ceramics, metal, etc.).
- 13b1 is a multilayer film for improving reflectivity (multilayer film made of molybdenum (Mo), silicon (Si), etc.). While 3b2 is formed, the other region consists of only the substrate 13b1.
- the multilayer film 13b2 is removed only in the region other than the region 1.3Eb. Can be manufactured.
- it can be manufactured by forming a multilayer film 13b2 by using a mask only in a region other than the region 13Eb on the substrate 13b1 and then removing the mask.
- FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the correction mirror 13c.
- FIG. 6 (1) shows each position of the reticle surface R corresponding to each position of the reflection surface of the correction mirror 13c
- FIG. 6 (2) shows the reflection surface of the correction mirror 13c.
- (3) shows a cross section of the collecting mirror 13c taken along line II- ⁇ in FIG. 6 (2).
- the area 13 Ec of the reflecting surface of the collection mirror 13 c corresponds to the partial Ec of the reticle surface R.
- the cross section of the collection mirror 13c in the region 13Ec and the cross section of the other region are different from each other.
- the region 13 Ec is a substrate (substrate made of glass, ceramics, metal, etc.) 13 c 1 on ⁇ Multilayer film for improving reflectivity (multilayer film made of molybdenum (Mo), silicon (S i), etc.) 1 While 3c2 is formed, the other region consists of only substrate 13c1.
- Such a correction mirror 13c forms a multilayer film 13c2 on the substrate 13c1 and then removes the multilayer film 13c2 only in a region other than the region 13Ec. Can be manufactured.
- it can be manufactured by forming a multilayer film 13 c 2 by masking only the region other than the region 13 E c on the substrate 13 c 1, and then removing the mask.
- FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the reflectance distribution of the correction mirrors 13a, 13b, and 13c in the II line.
- Fig. 7 (a) shows the reflectance distribution of the correction mirror 13a
- Fig. 7 (b) shows the reflectance distribution of the correction mirror 13b
- Fig. 7 (c) shows the reflectance distribution of the correction mirror 13c. Is shown.
- FIG. 7A in the correction mirror 13a, the reflectance of the region 13Ea is lower than the reflectance of the other regions.
- the reflectance of the region 13Eb is higher than the reflectance of other regions.
- the reflectance of the region 13Ec is higher than the reflectance of the other regions.
- the number of the collecting mirrors 13a at the incident end 13in (see FIG. 3) of the fly-eye mirror 13 is determined by the previously measured brightness of the bright portion Ea of the reticle surface R (see FIG. (See Ref.).
- the number of correction mirrors 13 b at the incident end 13 in (see FIG. 3) of the fly-eye mirror 13 is determined by the previously measured darkness of the dark portion E b of the reticle surface R (see FIG. 2). Optimized according to
- the number of the correction mirrors 13 c at the entrance end 13 in (see FIG. 3) of the fly-eye mirror 13 depends on the previously measured length of the dark portion E c of the reticle surface R (see FIG. 2). (See Ref.).
- the illumination intensity on the reticle surface R is made uniform, for example, as shown in FIG. (Modification of the first embodiment)
- the correction of the bright portion Ea is performed by using a fine adjustment mirror 13a 'as shown in FIG. 9 (1).
- the accuracy may be improved.
- the fine adjustment mirror 13a shown in Fig. 9 (1) has the same shape as the correction mirror 13a described above, but the multilayer film 13a2 is also formed in the region 13Ea. In that it is different from the correction mirror 13a.
- the multilayer film 13a2 in the region 13Ea is thinner than the multilayer film 13a2 other than the region 13Ea.
- This fine adjustment mirror 13a ' is formed by forming a multilayer film 13a2 on the substrate 13a1 and then thinning the multilayer film 13a2 only in the region 13Ea. It can be manufactured by
- Such a fine adjustment mirror 13a performs the same correction as the correction mirror 13a with a small amount (with a small correction amount).
- n correction mirrors 13a are arranged, overcorrection will occur, and if (n-1) collection mirrors 13a are insufficiently corrected, (n-1) correction mirrors will be lost.
- the fine adjustment mirror 13 a in addition to 13 a, the amount of correction of the bright portion Ea can be finely adjusted.
- This fine adjustment mirror 13a is for fine adjustment of the correction amount of the bright part Ea.
- Fine adjustment mirror 13b for fine adjustment of the correction amount of the dark part Eb (Fig. 9 (2))
- a fine adjustment mirror 13c '(FIG. 9 (3)) for finely adjusting the correction amount of the dark portion Ec may be used.
- the uppermost part of the reflection surface of the correction mirror 13 b A taper as shown in FIG. 10 (1) may be formed at a portion corresponding to the periphery of the layer (region 13Eb).
- the slope of the step portion of the reflectance distribution curve shown in Fig. 7 (b) becomes gentle, and it can respond to the illumination unevenness distribution (see Fig. 2) which shows a smooth change. ) Is achieved.
- a taper may be formed on the uppermost layer of the reflection surfaces of the correction mirrors 13a and 13c.
- correction mirrors (a plurality of types) 1 3 a-1, 1 3 a-2, 1 3 a-3,.
- the correction mirrors 13 a-1, 13 a-2, 13 a-3, ⁇ 1 ⁇ shown in Fig. 10 (2) are located at the same position as the area 13 Ea, respectively. 3 Ea _ 1, 1 3 Ea-2, 1 3 Ea-3, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ , but the area 13 Ea _ l, 13 Ea — 2, 13 Ea- 3, ⁇ ⁇ 'sizes are slightly different.
- Region 13Ea—1, 13Ea-2, 13Ea-3, ⁇ The outline of each 'corresponds to each contour line of the illumination unevenness distribution on the reticle surface R (see Fig. 2). I do.
- a plurality of types of correction mirrors 13b for correcting the dark portion Eb and a plurality of correction mirrors 13c for correcting the dark portion Ec may be used.
- the multilayer film 13a2 in the region 13Ea is removed or thinned in order to relatively lower the reflectance of the region 13Ea of the correction mirror 13a.
- a material having a low reflectance is applied on the multilayer film 13a2 in the region 13Ea, or the surface of the multilayer film 13a2 in the region 13Ea is finely scratched. Also, the reflectance can be relatively reduced.
- the reflectance of the area other than the area 13 Eb of the correction mirror 13 b is relatively reduced.
- a material having a low reflectance may be applied on the multilayer film 13 b 2 in that region, or fine scratches may be made on the surface of the multilayer film 13 b 2 in that region.
- the correction mirrors 13a, 13b, and 13c for individually correcting the bright portion Ea, the dark portion Eb, and the dark portion Ec are used, respectively.
- a correction mirror 13 bc that corrects two or more portions at the same time for example, a dark portion Eb and a ⁇ portion Ec can be used.
- the unit mirrors 13 in— 1, 13 in—2,... Constituting the incident end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13 are equivalent to each other, so that the correction mirror
- the unit mirrors replaced with 13a, 13b, and 13c may in principle be any unit mirrors.
- the optimal unit mirror that can maintain the effect of the uneven lighting regardless of the change of the lighting conditions is selected. It is desirable.
- the unit mirrors replaced by the correction mirrors 13 a, 13 b, and 13 c are unit mirrors 13 in-1, which constitute the entrance end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13, 1 3 in -2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ is one of the unit mirrors constituting the injection end 13 out 1 3 out— 1, 1 3 out-2, 2 ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ You can also.
- the unit mirrors 13 in—l, 13 in—2, and “′-” constituting the incident end 13 in Because the unit mirror 13 in 1, 1 3 in 2, and the reticle surface R are almost conjugate with each other, the pattern of the area 13 E a of the correction mirror 13 a The pattern of the bright portion Ea of the surface R is substantially similar to the pattern of the correction mirror 13b.
- the pattern of the region 13Eb of the correction mirror 13b is substantially similar to the pattern of the dark portion Eb of the surface R of the reticle. This is because the pattern of the region 13 Ec is substantially similar to the pattern of the dark portion Ec of the reticle surface R.
- FIG. 11 is an embodiment of an illumination optical system.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic configuration diagram of the illumination optical system of the present embodiment.
- This illumination optical system is mainly applied to a projection exposure apparatus having a reflective projection optical system, and illuminates a reticle surface R (hereinafter, referred to as an arc field) of the projection exposure apparatus with Koehler illumination.
- the light source 21 of the illumination optical system is a light source that emits EUV light (hereinafter, referred to as EUV light having a wavelength of 50 nm or less).
- a discharge plasma light source or the like can be applied as the light source 21 .
- a collimator mirror 22, a fly-eye mirror 23, and a condenser mirror 24 are sequentially arranged on the emission side of the light source 21.
- the collimator mirror 22 has a plurality of unit mirrors 22-1, 22-2,..., Arranged in parallel to the incident light beam.
- the fly-eye mirror 23 has an entrance end 23 in in which a plurality of unit mirrors 23 in— 1, 23 in—2,... Are arranged in parallel, a plurality of unit mirrors 23 out — l, 23 ⁇ ut— 2, 'Have an emission end 23 out arranged in parallel.
- the condenser mirror 24 has a plurality of unit mirrors 24-1, 24-2,... Arranged in series with respect to the incident light beam.
- the attitude of, 24-2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ is that the angle of oblique incidence (the angle made with the reflective surface) of the incident light (here, EUV light with a wavelength of 50 nm or less) on the reflective surface is the total reflection angle. Is set to be
- total reflection is reflection with a reflectance of 100%.
- total reflection angle The angle of oblique incidence at which incident light is totally reflected.
- the reflective surface is made of molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru), respectively.
- Molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) are both typical materials used for the reflective surface.
- the force increases as the oblique incidence angle of the incident light decreases.
- the total reflection angle of molybdenum (Mo) is about 15 ° or less, and the total reflection angle of ruthenium (Ru) is about 15 ° or less.
- total reflection of molybdenum silicide (Mo Si 2 ) The angle is less than about 10 °.
- the unit mirrors 22 _ 1, 22-2, 23 in 1 and 23 in-2 of the present embodiment in which molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) is used for the reflecting surface, respectively.
- Mo molybdenum
- Ru ruthenium
- molybdenum silicide M
- OS i 2 OS i 2
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating the collimator mirror 22 of the present embodiment.
- FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view of the collimator mirror 22 cut along a plane including the optical axis Z
- FIG. 12B is a perspective view of the collimator mirror 22.
- the collimator mirror 22 is composed of a plurality of skirt-shaped unit mirrors 22-1, 22-2,... Having different diameters and divergence angles. ) Is arranged around the optical axis Z in a state facing the emission side (in the figure, the number of unit mirrors is 3.).
- Each of the unit mirrors 22-1, 22-2,... Has a reflective surface inside.
- the unit mirror that deflects the marginal rays (that is, the unit mirror that is arranged outside with a larger diameter) has a larger spread angle.
- each part has the shape of a partial side of a cone.
- the collimator mirror 22 composed of such unit mirrors 22_1, 22-2, 2 ⁇ 'individually converts light beams emitted from the light source 21 at mutually different emission angles into parallel light beams. '
- the collimator mirror 22 may be modified like the collimator mirror 22, shown in FIG.
- FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the collimator mirror 22.
- FIG. 13A is a cross-sectional view of the collimator mirror 22 ′ cut along a plane including the optical axis Z
- FIG. 13B is a perspective view of the collimator mirror 22 ′.
- the unit mirror 22-1 arranged on the outermost periphery of the collimator mirror 22 ' has a plurality of unit mirrors 22-1-1, 22-1 -2,.
- the number of unit mirrors arranged in series was 3.
- Unit mirror 22— 1— 1, 22- 1-2, 22- 1-3, ⁇ ⁇ ' reflects the incident light from the light source 21 side in order so that the incident light is parallel to the optical axis Z. It is converted into light and emitted.
- a plurality of unit mirrors may be arranged in series for each of the unit mirrors 22 _ 2, 22-3, ⁇ other than the outermost periphery (22-2-1, 22-2-2) , 22- 2-3, 22-3-1, 22-3-2, 22—3—3).
- FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating the fly-eye mirror 23.
- FIG. 14 (a) shows the incident end 23 in of the fly-eye mirror 23, and Fig. 14 (b) , Showing the exit end 23 out of the fly-eye mirror 23.
- FIG. 14 (a) is a view of the entrance end 23 in from the collimator mirror 22 side
- FIG. 14 (b) is a view of the exit end 23 out from the capacitor mirror 24 side.
- FIG. 15 is a view for explaining the shape of the reflecting surface r of the unit mirrors 23 in-1, 23 in-2, 2 in 2 constituting the incident end 23 in of the fly-eye mirror 23.
- the reflecting surface r of the unit mirror 23 in—1, 23 in-2,... Has a central axis parallel to the optical axis Z, and a part of a paraboloid whose apex faces the emission side. I am doing.
- the outer shape of the reflection surface r of the unit mirror 23 in—1, 23 in—2,... is the shape as viewed from the collimator mirror 22 (see the upper left of FIG. 15).
- the condenser mirror 24 reflects the luminous flux emitted from the emission end 23 out in the unit mirrors 24-1, 24-2,... In order to reflect the secondary light source group formed at the emission end 23 out to the reticle surface R. (Here, arc field) Projected by superimposing on.
- the shape of at least one of the reflecting surfaces of these unit mirrors 24-1, 24-2, ⁇ ⁇ ' is a toroidal aspheric surface.
- the optical design of this illumination optical system is also designed to reduce illumination unevenness on the reticle surface R as before. However, when the illumination intensity distribution on the reticle surface R was measured after the actual assembly, illumination unevenness occurred.
- FIG. 14 (a) As shown by hatching in FIG. 14 (a), some of the unit mirrors 23 in—1, 23 in—2,.
- the position mirror has its incident side covered with one of the correction filters Fa, Fb, and Fc.
- the collection filter F a has a transmittance unevenness for relatively reducing the illumination intensity of the bright portion E a of the reticle surface R
- the collection filter F b has a light transmittance of the dark portion E b of the reticle surface R.
- the correction filter Fc has a transmittance unevenness for relatively improving the illumination intensity of the dark portion Ec of the reticle surface R. I have.
- FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating the capture filter Fa.
- the correction filter F shows the positional relationship between a unit mirrors 23 in- a covered by and the correction filter F a, 1 6 (2) the correction filter F a collimator mirror 2 2 Fig. 16 (3) shows the situation when viewed from the side of Fig. 16.
- the cross section of the correction filter Fa along the line ⁇ — ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ in (2) is schematically shown.
- the correction filter Fa is inserted perpendicularly to a light beam (a parallel light beam) incident on the reflection surface r of the unit mirror 23 in -a.
- the external shape of the capturing filter F a when viewed from the collimator mirror 22 side is the shape when the reflecting surface r is viewed from the collimator mirror 22 side (i.e., an arc shape). ).
- the region indicated by the symbol FEa on the correction filter Fa corresponds to the bright portion Ea of the reticle surface R.
- the cross section in the area F Ea of the correction filter F a is different from the cross section in the other area.
- Regions other than region FEa consist of a thin layer of beryllium (Be), whereas region FEa consists of a thick layer of beryllium (Be).
- Such a capture filter F a is provided with a substrate F a1 made of beryllium (B e), and a layer F a 2 of beryllium (B e) is provided only in the region FE a of the substrate F. a 1. Can be manufactured by stacking them.
- FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the capture filter Fb.
- FIG. 17 (1) shows the positional relationship between the unit mirror 23 in-b covered by the collection filter Fb and its correction filter Fb
- Fig. 17 (2) shows the correction filter Fb
- FIG. 17 (3) schematically shows a cross section of the correction filter Fb taken along line II-II of FIG. 17 (2), as viewed from the collimator mirror 22 side.
- the correction filter Fb is inserted perpendicularly to a light beam (a parallel light beam) incident on the reflection surface r of the unit mirror 23 in-b.
- the external shape of the collection filter Fb when viewed from the collimator mirror 22 side is the shape when the reflection surface r is viewed from the collimator mirror 22 side (i.e., an arc shape). ).
- the area indicated by the symbol FEb on the correction filter Fb corresponds to the partial Eb of the reticle surface R.
- the cross section in the region FEb of the correction filter Fb is different from the cross section in the other region.
- Regions other than region FEb consist of a thick layer of beryllium (Be), while region FEb consists of a thin layer of beryllium (Be).
- a base feFb1 made of beryllium (Be) is provided, and a layer Fb of beryllium (Be) is formed only in a region other than the region FEb of the substrate Fb1. It can be manufactured by stacking b2.
- FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the capture filter Fc.
- FIG. 18 (1) shows the positional relationship between the unit mirror 23 in-c covered by the correction filter Fc and the correction filter Fc
- FIG. 18 (2) shows the correction filter Fc of the collimator mirror 22
- FIG. 18 (3) schematically shows a cross section of the correction filter Fc taken along line II in FIG. 18 (2).
- the correction filter Fc is inserted perpendicularly to a light beam (a parallel light beam) incident on the reflection surface r of the unit mirror 23in_c.
- the external shape when the correction filter F c is viewed from the collimator mirror 22 side is the shape when the reflection surface r is viewed from the collimator mirror 22 side (that is, an arc shape). Matches.
- the area indicated by the symbol FEc on the correction filter Fc corresponds to the partial Ec of the reticle surface R.
- the cross section of the correction filter F c in the region FE c is:
- the cross sections of the other regions are different from each other.
- the region other than the region FEc is made of a thick layer of beryllium (Be), while the region FEc is made of a thin layer of beryllium (Be).
- a substrate Fc1 made of beryllium (Be) is provided, and the layer Fb of beryllium (Be) is formed only in a region other than the region FEb of the substrate Fc1. It can be manufactured by forming c 2 on top of another.
- the transmittance of the region FEa is lower than the transmittance of the other regions.
- the transmittance of the region FEb is higher than the transmittance of the other regions.
- the transmittance of the region FEc is higher than the transmittance of the other regions.
- the number of correction filters Fa at the entrance end 23 in (see FIG. 3) of the fly-eye mirror 23 depends on the previously measured brightness of the bright portion Ea of the reticle surface R (see FIG. 2). Optimized.
- the number of correction filters Fb at the incident end 23 in (see FIG. 3) of the fly-eye mirror 23 depends on the previously measured darkness of the dark portion Eb of the reticle surface R (see FIG. 2). Optimized.
- the number of correction filters F c at the entrance end 23 in (see FIG. 3) of the fly-eye mirror 23 depends on the previously measured darkness of the E part E c of the reticle surface R (see FIG. 2). Optimized.
- the illumination intensity on the reticle surface R is made uniform, for example, as shown in FIG.
- the correction filters F a, F b, and F c of the present embodiment all have a two-layer structure of beryllium, but have a single-layer structure of beryllium, and have a region where the transmittance is relatively increased (correction). It is also possible to use a correction filter having an opening in an area other than the area FEa for the filter Fa, an area FEb for the correction filter Fb, and an area FEc) for the correction filter Fc. Note that, in the illumination optical system of the present embodiment, a capturing filter Fa is used to correct the bright portion Ea of the reticle surface R, but the unit mirror 23 in-1, 23
- the correction mirror 23a is a substrate (made of glass, ceramic, metal, etc.)
- a layer 23a2 of molybdenum silicide (MoSi 2 ) having a relatively low reflectivity and a layer 23a3 of molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) having a relatively high reflectivity are sequentially laminated on 23a1.
- the region 23Ea (the portion corresponding to the bright portion Ea of the reticle surface R) in the layer 23a3 of molybdenum (Mo) or luteuium (Ru) 23a3 is removed.
- the correction mirror 23 a ′ is composed of a molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (R u) layer 23 a 3 having a relatively high reflectance in order on a substrate (made of glass, ceramic, metal, etc.) 23 a 1.
- MoSi 2 molybdenum silicide
- Ro Si 2 molybdenum silicide
- the correction filter Fb is used to correct the E portion Eb of the reticle surface R.
- the unit mirrors 23 in-1 and 23 in-2 The same correction can be obtained by replacing part of,... With the correction mirrors 23 b, 23 b, which are schematically shown in FIGS. 19 (b) and 19 (b ′). It is possible.
- the shape of the reflection surface is the same as the shape of the reflection surface of the unit mirrors 23in-1 and 23in-2 and.
- the correction mirror 23 b is (made of glass, ceramic or metal) substrate in this order on 23 b 1, a layer 23 b 2 of relatively low reflectivity molybdenum silicide (M o S i 2), relatively reflection A layer 23 b 3 of molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) having a high ratio is laminated, and a region 23 E b of the molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) layer 23 b 3 (dark portion E b of the reticle surface R) The part other than the part corresponding to) is removed.
- the correction mirror 23b on the substrate (made of glass, ceramic or metal, etc.) 23b1, is formed in order of a layer 23b3 of molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) having relatively high reflectivity. in which manner the dimple 23 b 2 of the reflectivity of the low molybdenum silicide (Mo S i 2) was laminated to remove parts of the region 23 E b of the layers 23 b 2 of molybdenum silicide (M o S i 2) is there.
- Mo molybdenum
- Ru ruthenium
- the collection filter Fc is used to correct the dark portion Ec of the reticle surface R
- the unit mirrors 23 in-1 and 23 are used.
- correction mirrors 23 c and 23 c ′ shown schematically in FIGS. 19 (c) and 19 (c ′). Is possible.
- the shape of the reflection surface is the same as the shape of the reflection surface of the unit mirrors 23in-l, 23in-2,... Before replacement.
- the correction mirror 23c is a substrate (made of glass, ceramic, metal, etc.)
- a layer 23 c 2 of molybdenum silicide (MoSi 2 ) having a relatively low reflectance and a layer 23 c 3 of molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) having a relatively high reflectance are sequentially stacked on 23 c 1.
- the portion of the layer 23c3 of molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) other than the region 23Ec (the portion corresponding to the dark portion Ec of the reticle surface R) is removed.
- the correction mirror 23 c has a relatively high reflectivity layer of molybdenum (Mo) or ruthenium (Ru) 23 c 3 on a substrate (made of glass, ceramic or metal) 23 c 1.
- Molybdenum silicide (Mo Si 2 ) layer 23 c 2 with low specific reflectance is laminated, and the area 23 E c of the molybdenum silicide (Mo Si 2 ) layer 23 c 2 is removed. is there.
- the various methods described in the modification of the first embodiment (providing a taper on the uppermost layer of the reflection surface of the correction filter or the correction mirror, and using a plurality of correction filters or correction mirrors) ) May be used to further uniform the illumination intensity.
- the correction filters F a, F b, F c, or the correction mirrors 23 a, 23 b, and 23 c that individually correct the bright part E a, the dark part E b, and the dark part E c are used.
- the filters F a and F may in principle be any unit mirror.
- the lighting conditions such as the shape of the aperture stop, can be changed, an optimal unit mirror that can maintain the effect of uneven lighting regardless of changes in the lighting conditions is selected. It is desirable to be done.
- the unit mirror covered by the filters F a, F b, and F c is a unit mirror 23 i ⁇ —1, 2, 3 in—2 that constitutes the incident end 23 in of the fly-eye mirror 23.
- ⁇ , ⁇ but can also be any of the unit mirrors 23 out-1, 23 out -2, ⁇ , 'constituting the emission end 23 out.
- the unit mirrors 23 in-1, 23 in-2 are conjugate with the reticle surface R, the pattern of the area FE a of the correction filter F a is the bright part of the reticle surface R
- the pattern of Ea is similar to the pattern
- the area of the correction finlet Fb is similar to the pattern of Eb in the area FEb of the reticle surface R.
- the pattern of the area FEc of the correction filter Fc is the reticle surface R. Is similar to the pattern of Ec.
- the unit mirrors replaced by the correction mirrors 23 a, 23 b, and 23 c are unit mirrors 23 in — l, 23 in—2, and ⁇ that constitute the entrance end 23 in of the fly-eye mirror 23. ⁇ , but may be any of the unit mirrors 23 out-1, 23 out-2, ⁇ , which constitute the emission end 23 out.
- the unit mirror 23 in-l, 23 in-2,---constituting the incident end 23 in be used. Because the unit mirrors 23 in-1, 23 in-2, ⁇ . 'And the reticle surface R are almost conjugate, the pattern of the region 23 E a of the correction mirror 23 a is the bright portion E of the reticle surface R. Approaching the similar shape of the pattern a, -23b area 23Eb pattern approaches the similar shape of the dark area Eb pattern on the reticle surface R, and the correction mirror 13c area 23Ec pattern resembles the dark area Ec pattern on the reticle surface R Because it approaches the shape.
- a correction filter is arranged near the entrance end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13 so as to cover a predetermined unit mirror. That is, some of the unit mirrors of the unit mirrors 13 in— 1, 13 in— 2,..., Which constitute the entrance end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13, correspond to the above-described FIG. 16 (3), It is covered with any of the collection filters F a, F b, and F c shown in Fig. 17 (3) and Fig. 18 (3).
- a unit mirror of a fly-eye mirror (reference numeral 13 in—1, 13 in—2, ⁇ in FIG. 1, reference numeral 23 in ⁇ 1, 23 in FIG. 11). Some of them may be replaced with a collecting mirror coated with the following viscous material.
- This correction mirror is made of a viscous substance such as clay or grease that does not generate gas in a vacuum and has low reflectivity to EUV light (including Pt and Au as additive substances). It is applied to the surface of the mirror. The viscous substance applied on the unit mirror is fixed on the unit mirror by chemical treatment.
- a part of a parabolic mirror is used as a unit mirror of a fly-eye mirror using oblique incidence.
- Other shapes may be used.
- ⁇ Alter type all types I, II, III
- cylindrical mirror for example, cylindrical mirror, toroidal mirror, etc.
- FIG. 1 A third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. This embodiment is an embodiment of a projection exposure apparatus.
- FIG. 20 is a configuration diagram of the projection exposure apparatus of the present embodiment.
- the projection exposure apparatus of the present embodiment is a reduced projection type projection exposure apparatus that performs a scanning exposure operation by a step 'and' scan method using EUV light (eg, EUV light having a wavelength of 5 O nm or less) as an exposure beam. .
- EUV light eg, EUV light having a wavelength of 5 O nm or less
- the projection exposure apparatus is equipped with a projection optical system 200 and an illumination optical system 100.
- the illumination optical system 100 is the illumination optical system according to any one of the first and second embodiments described above, and includes a surface of the reticle 102 arranged on the object plane of the projection optical system 200. (Reticle surface) Illuminate R.
- the projection optical system 200 projects the principal ray of the reflected light beam on the reticle surface R substantially perpendicularly onto the wafer 10 disposed on the image plane side.
- the projection optical system 200 has a non-telecentric object surface side and a telecentric image plane side, and has a plurality of (eg, about 2 to 8; four in FIG. 20) reflecting mirrors 106. , 107, 108, 109 (projection magnification is 1/4, 1/5, 1/6, etc.).
- the projection exposure apparatus further includes a reticle stage 103 for holding the reticle 102, a wafer stage 110 for holding the wafer 10, and the like.
- the illumination optical system 100 uniformly illuminates the reticle surface R with higher accuracy than before, as described in the first embodiment or the second embodiment.
- the projection optical system 200 has the same configuration as the conventional one, the exposure unevenness of the projection exposure apparatus is reduced.
- the reticle surface R of the projection exposure apparatus is regarded as the illumination area of the illumination optical system, and the total reflectance distribution of all the correction mirrors or the total transmittance distribution of all the correction filters is represented by the reticle surface.
- R illumination unevenness correction characteristics reverse characteristics of illumination unevenness
- the exposure unevenness of the projection exposure apparatus is reduced accordingly.
- Exposure unevenness due to the illumination optical system and exposure unevenness due to parts other than the illumination optical system such as the projection optical system may still occur.
- the exposure area of the projection exposure apparatus is regarded as the illumination area of the illumination optical system, and the total reflectance distribution of all correction mirrors or the total transmittance distribution of all correction filters is corrected for uneven exposure of the projection exposure apparatus.
- Characteristics reverse characteristics of exposure unevenness. That is, illumination unevenness is intentionally generated on the reticle surface R, thereby suppressing not only exposure unevenness caused by the illumination optical system but also exposure unevenness caused by parts other than the illumination optical system.
- FIGS. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27 A fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIGS. 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.
- This embodiment is an embodiment of an illumination optical system.
- the illumination optical system of the present embodiment is a modification of the illumination optical system of the same type as that of the first embodiment (direct-incidence type reflection illumination optical system; see FIG. 1). Here, only differences from the illumination optical system of the first embodiment (see FIG. 1) will be described.
- the exposure area of the projection exposure apparatus is regarded as the illumination area to correct the exposure unevenness, and the exposure unevenness due to the s-polarized component of the light incident on the exposure area! ) Both the exposure unevenness due to the polarization component and the exposure unevenness are considered.
- the distribution of the exposure intensity Ia in the exposure area becomes non-uniform, for example, as shown by the solid line in Fig. 21 due to various factors including the illumination optical system. Become.
- the horizontal axis X in FIG. 21 indicates each position in a predetermined direction (longitudinal direction of the exposure area) in the exposure area, and the vertical axis I indicates the exposure intensity.
- the symbol I s is the exposure intensity due to the s-polarized component
- the symbol I p is the exposure intensity due to the p-polarized component
- the symbol I a is the average exposure intensity of both components.
- the average exposure intensity Ia is uneven.
- the exposure intensity I s due to the s-polarization component has a concave unevenness
- the exposure intensity IP due to the p-polarization component has another concave unevenness. Further, there is a disparity between the exposure intensity Is and the exposure intensity Ip.
- the illumination optical system of this embodiment is the same as the illumination optical system of the first embodiment (direct-incidence type reflection illumination optical system; see FIG. 1).
- three correction filters F s, F p, and F d are arranged in series as shown in FIG.
- correction filter F s, arrangement position of F p N F d is to the reticle surface R and the wafer surface and no conjugate basically projection exposure apparatus, which is near.
- the location of the correction filters Fs, Fp, and Fd to improve the convenience of alignment and replacement work, and to avoid interference between rays incident on the unit mirror and reflected rays. May be arranged at a position defocused by a predetermined amount from the conjugate position. By the arrangement of the defocused positions, it is possible to reduce the adverse effect of the transfer of dust and unnecessary substances attached to the correction filters Fs, Fp, and Fd.
- the non-uniformity of the light intensity distribution shown in FIG. 21 depends on the light incident on one mirror element 13 in on the incident side of the fly-eye mirror 13.
- FIG. 22 (a) correction of illumination unevenness caused by light incident on one mirror element 13in will be described.
- FIG. 22 (b) An enlarged view of FIG. 22 (a) is shown in FIG. 22 (b).
- the correction filters F s, F p, and F d are incident on a specific unit mirror 13 in—i (in the figure, one unit mirror) at the incident end 13 in.
- the filter sections fs, fp, and fd to be introduced into the optical path are provided on a substrate such as beryllium (Be) having a high transmittance for EUV light.
- the thickness of the substrate is made as thin as possible to make the transmittance close to 100%, or Fp and Fd are set to the minimum necessary size, and fixed to a grid-like suspension (not shown) formed by crossing thin wires made of a material such as beryllium that has a high transmittance for EUV light. Useless light loss should be avoided as much as possible.
- Each filter section fs, f, fd is composed of a multilayer film (multilayer film for transmittance control).
- the filter section fs of the capture filter F s is an illumination generated by s-polarized light. In order to correct unevenness (light intensity unevenness), it has a convex transmittance distribution for the s-polarized light component, and the filter part f ⁇ of the capture filter Fp is generated by the p-polarized light component It has a convex transmittance distribution for p-polarized light in order to compensate for uneven illumination (light intensity unevenness).
- the filter unit fd of the correction filter Fd corrects the intensity difference between the s-polarized light and the p-polarized light, for example, to the s-polarized light compared to the p-polarized light.
- the filter portion fd of the correction filter Fd can reduce the difference between the maximum intensity or the difference between the average intensity and the s-polarized light and the p-polarized light of the incident light beam.
- the filter portion fs of the correction filter Fs acts as a single transparent member or a member having a uniform transmittance with respect to the p-polarized component light, and has a transmittance close to 100% or a predetermined constant value.
- the filter section fp of the correction filter Fp acts as a mere transparent member or a member having a uniform transmittance with respect to the s-polarized light component. It has a transmittance close to 0% or a predetermined constant transmittance distribution.
- the transmittance distributions of the filter sections f s, f, and f d are as shown in FIGS. 23 (a), (b) and (c).
- the horizontal axis X indicates each position in the direction corresponding to the X direction of the exposure area
- the vertical axis T indicates the transmittance.
- the symbol T s is the transmittance for the s-polarized component
- the symbol T p is the transmittance for the p-polarized component.
- the distribution characteristics of the transmittance T s for the s-polarized light component of the filter section fs are obtained by suppressing the immediate unevenness of the exposure intensity I s of the s-polarized light component (see Fig. 21).
- the distribution characteristics of the transmittance T p of the filter section fp with respect to the p-polarized light component are uniform by suppressing the concave unevenness of the exposure intensity I p of the p-polarized light component (see Fig. 21).
- the distribution characteristic of the transmittance T s of the filter unit fd with respect to the s-polarized light component is expressed as follows: the exposure intensity ratio (I s I p) (see FIG. 21) is 1; Draw a carp to eliminate the difference between and the exposure intensity I p. In Fig. 23 (c), the carp is approximately represented by a straight line for simplicity.
- the configuration of the unit layer group of the multilayer film at each position on the filter sections fs, fp, fd the lamination of the unit layer group
- Methods include optimizing parameters such as frequency, 2D or 3D configuration.
- the optimization parameters may include the thickness of the substrate on which the multilayer film is formed and its distribution.
- the unevenness of the exposure intensity I s of the s-polarized light component and the unevenness of the exposure intensity I p of the p-polarized light component are corrected by the functions of the filter units fs and fp. Even if an optical member (reflection member, refraction member made of a special material, etc.) that acts differently between sp-polarized light is used at any point in the exposure apparatus, the exposure unevenness of the projection exposure apparatus does not increase. Can be reliably suppressed.
- the exposure accuracy of the projection exposure apparatus can be kept high irrespective of the reticle pattern.
- the difference in resolution between the horizontal linear pattern and the horizontal linear pattern can be kept low.
- the filter unit fd of the present embodiment employs a filter capable of reducing the transmittance of the s-polarized light component. However, this is because the exposure intensity Is of the s-polarized light component is smaller than the exposure intensity IP of the P-polarized light component. If the exposure intensity I p is higher than the exposure intensity I s, a filter that reduces the transmittance of the p-polarized component is applied to the filter section fd. Is done. In this case, the distribution characteristics of the transmittance T p of the filter unit f d are drawn with a carp for setting the exposure intensity ratio (I p / ls) (see FIG. 21) to 1.
- the distribution of unevenness in the exposure intensity Is of the s-polarized component And the distribution of the unevenness in the exposure intensity I ⁇ of the P-polarized light component are similar, but even if the distributions of both are completely different, the distribution characteristics of the transmittance T s of the filter fs and the filter
- the distribution characteristics of the transmittance tp of fp and the distribution characteristics of exposure unevenness in exposure can be reliably suppressed.
- the filter units fs, fp, and ⁇ d of the present embodiment are arranged in the same optical path (sequential arrangement), but any two of the filter units fs, fp, and fd are arranged in different optical paths. They may be arranged (parallel arrangement).
- the filter units ⁇ s, fp, fd of the present embodiment are provided in different correction filters Fs, Fp, Fd, respectively, and two or all of them are arranged in parallel with the optical path. As described above, they may be provided side by side on a single correction filter.
- a filter unit integrally formed so as to have the same function as two or three of the filter units fs, fp, and fd of the present embodiment may be used.
- Fig. 24 (a) shows an example of a combination of a correction filter F sd having a filter unit fsd having the same function as the filter units fs and fd and a correction filter F having a filter unit f, and the filter unit fs
- a single correction filter F in which, fp, and fd are arranged side by side in the optical path is shown.
- the distribution of the total transmittance T s and the distribution of the transmittance T p of all the correction filters only need to have the characteristics shown in FIG.
- three filter units (fs, fp s fd) are arranged one by one in series.
- the overall thickness of the provided multilayer film increases, so that the light is absorbed by the multilayer film before correction of illumination unevenness.
- the light from the unit mirror which should have been corrected by the three filter parts (fs, fp, fd)
- the principle of achieving even illumination with a fly-eye mirror as a reflection-type optical integrator is based on the fine optical characteristics or performance of each unit mirror (mirror element) that constitutes the fly-eye mirror. Rate difference, lens Even if there is a difference in transmittance, the light from multiple unit mirrors is superimposed on the irradiated surface (or a surface conjugate to the irradiated surface) after passing through the capacitor-optical system. Due to the averaging effect, a certain value is reached.
- the light intensity distribution (or illuminance distribution) of s-polarized light and p-polarized light has unevenness in the irradiated surface (in the exposure area), or the maximum intensity or average intensity between S- polarized light and P-polarized light. If there is a difference between the two, a unit mirror with the property of canceling out these non-uniformities is placed in the fly-eye mirror 'to achieve the target value (unevenness due to s-polarized light, non-uniformity due to p-polarized light, and s-polarized light. : There is no difference in maximum intensity or average intensity with p-polarized light) 'in principle.
- the light beam incident on the fly-eye mirror is a parallel light beam, and the same unit mirror is used. Therefore, even if the effects of the three filter sections (fs, fp, fd) are decomposed and applied to the other unit mirrors, the same result should be obtained in principle by superposition.
- either one of the three filter units (fs, fp, fd) is used for correction according to various illumination irregularities that have not been completely corrected, or three filter units ( fs, fpfd), the correction capability of which is reduced, using any of the three new filter units (fs ', fp,, fd'), the s-polarized unevenness, p-polarized unevenness, and s-polarized
- fs ', fp,, fd' any of the three new filter units
- p-polarized unevenness p-polarized unevenness
- s-polarized light The intensity difference between the p-polarized light and the p-polarized light can be detected.
- the three filter units (fs, fp, fd) and the three new filter units (fs', fp ', fd',) described above are located in the light path closer to the light source than the fly-eye mirror.
- a transparent substrate or a plurality of transparent substrates arranged in parallel Although it is possible to do so, it goes without saying that it can be formed on each of the unit mirrors (mirror elements) constituting the fly-eye mirror.
- Fig. 25 (a) shows two filter sections fp-i and f-j that have a specified transmittance for p-polarized light in parallel with the optical path in order to correct the unevenness of the p-polarized light component.
- a single correction filter Fp arranged side by side is shown. In this case, the filters fp-i and fp-j share and control the transmittance.
- a plurality of filter units for correcting unevenness of the s-polarized light component and a light intensity difference between the s-polarized light and the p-polarized light are naturally compensated.
- the plurality of filter sections for performing the operation are respectively formed of different members. Furthermore, it is also possible to compose a part corresponding to the mirror element 13 in of the filter unit which shares these three functions with one member or two members.
- the arrangement of the capture filters F s, F p, and F d shown in Fig. 22 (b) etc. is arranged perpendicular to the incident light at the incident end 13 in. As shown in b), instead of being arranged perpendicular to the incident light beam, it can be arranged parallel to the substrate surface on which the unit mirror group is arranged.
- This arrangement facilitates the alignment of the filter, and when multiple correction filters are used, the effect of the filter on each incident light beam is more uniform.
- a correction filter for controlling the transmittance of the incident light beam is used, but instead, as shown in FIG. A reflective correction plate B to be controlled may be used.
- the reflection type correction plate B has a correction portion f, on a reflective substrate.
- the reflectance distribution of the correction unit f ' is set to be the same as the transmittance distribution of the filter unit. However, when using this reflection type correction plate, it is necessary to bend the optical path of the illumination optical system at least once.
- the filter units fs, fp each including a multilayer film on a transparent substrate are provided as the acquisition filters Fs, Fp (or the correction filters Fd) ( (See Fig. 22 (b), etc.), but as shown in Figs. 27 (a) and (b), grid-like flaws (line patterns) fs "and fp" are set on the transparent substrate.
- An additional correction filter F s ", F p" may be used.
- the lower part shows the cross section of the correction filters Fs ", Fp"
- the middle part shows the entire ruled pattern fs ", fp" when viewed from the front (transmission A state in which the two-dimensional distribution of the ratio is convex.)
- the upper part is a partially enlarged view of the ruled line pattern ⁇ s ", fp" (both are schematic views).
- the direction of the ruled line pattern fs "of the filter unit fs" is set in a direction in which the light amount of the s-polarized light component of the incident light beam is reduced.
- the distribution characteristic of the arrangement density of the ruled line pattern fs " is the inverse characteristic of the distribution of the transmittance T s of the filter unit. Fs (because the transmittance T s becomes lower as the arrangement density of the ruled line pattern fs" is higher. ).
- the direction of the ruled line pattern f p "of the correction filter F p" is set so as to reduce the amount of light of the ⁇ deflection component of the incident light beam.
- the distribution characteristic of the arrangement density of the ruled line pattern fp " is the inverse characteristic of the distribution of the transmittance Tp of the filter unit fp (since the transmittance Tp decreases as the arrangement density of the ruled line pattern fp" increases.) .
- the illumination optical system of the present embodiment is a modification of the illumination optical system of the same type as that of the first embodiment (a direct-illumination type reflection illumination optical system; see FIG. 1).
- the same type of illumination optics reflective illumination optics of the oblique incidence type; see Fig. 11) can be changed in the same way.
- the difference between the exposure intensity Is and the exposure intensity Ip was reduced, but the exposure intensity Is and the exposure intensity may be reduced, for example, when a scanning method is applied as the exposure method of the projection exposure apparatus. If it is determined by providing a predetermined difference between Ip and the non-uniformity of the exposure intensity IP and the non-uniformity of the exposure intensity Is, the exposure intensity Ip and the exposure intensity Is are corrected. The characteristics of each of the filter units (filter units fs, fp, fd, etc.) are set so that a predetermined difference is provided between them.
- FIG. 28 A fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 28, FIG. 29, and FIG.
- This embodiment is an embodiment of a method for manufacturing an illumination optical system.
- the illumination optical system manufactured in the present embodiment has the same type of illumination optical system as the first embodiment. (Reflection illumination optical system of the direct incidence type; see Fig. 1).
- the projection mirror is replaced by replacing any one of the unit mirrors 13 in-i at the incident end 13 in of the fly-eye mirror 13 of the illumination optical system with a correction mirror having the same reflection surface shape. Correct exposure unevenness of the exposure device. '
- step S1 the illumination optical system before replacement with the correction mirror (illumination optical system before correction) 100 ′ is set in the projection exposure apparatus, and the exposure unevenness (here, This refers to the exposure intensity distribution in the exposure area.
- the exposure unevenness here, This refers to the exposure intensity distribution in the exposure area.
- a photometric sensor 209 provided on the wafer stage 110 is used (see FIG. 29). If the exposure area is two-dimensionally scanned by the photometric sensor 209, measurement data of the exposure mura can be obtained.
- the measurement data obtained by the measurement in step S1 and the reflection rate distribution of each unit mirror 13 in 1 of the fly-eye mirror 13 3 in 1, 13 in-2 is determined.
- the number of correction mirrors to be replaced and the unit mirror 13 i n- i to be replaced are also determined.
- a multilayer film of the correction mirror that realizes the reflectance distribution closest to the target value determined in step S2 is designed.
- the configuration of the unit layer group of the multilayer film to be formed on the reflection surface of the correction mirror (material, and its thickness d, etc.), and the number of lamination N of the unit layer group are optimized by the target value.
- a known technique of multilayer film design can be applied. Note that the thickness d and the number of laminations N take different values for each position (each unit area) on the reflection surface of the correction mirror. The reason is described below.
- the multilayer film is made of, for example, molybdenum (Mo) and silicon (Si) as described in the first embodiment. Are laminated. The reflection in such a multilayer film utilizes the interference of light reflected at many interfaces.
- the angle of the incident light (here, EUV light) (here, the angle between the light beam and the incident surface) Force ⁇
- the incident light is reflected with a higher reflectance as the number of laminations N of the unit layer groups increases, but the half width of the peak of the angular characteristic of the reflectance decreases as the number N of laminations of the unit layer group increases.
- incident light L1, L2, L3,. incident light L1, L2, L3,.
- the angle of the incident light L1 is 84.26 °
- the angle of the incident light L2 is 8.57 °
- the angle of the incident light L3 is 87.13 °.
- the optimal thickness d differs as follows.
- step S 3 since the angle of each incident light becomes more remarkable as the reflection surface of the correction mirror becomes more complicated, it is necessary to subdivide the unit area in the optimization (step S 3). .
- Step S4 The correction mirror provided with the multilayer film designed in step S3 is manufactured, and the fly-eye mirror 13 having the correction mirror is incorporated into the illumination optical system to complete the illumination optical system.
- the target value of the reflectance distribution to be given to the correction mirror when determining the target value of the reflectance distribution to be given to the correction mirror, not only the measurement data of the exposure unevenness but also the unit mirror before replacement 13 in—1, 13 in-2, ⁇ ⁇ ⁇ Based on the data of the reflectance distribution.
- the target value determined based on the detailed information in this manner accurately indicates a reflectance distribution necessary for correcting exposure unevenness of the projection exposure apparatus.
- the illumination optical system manufactured by the manufacturing method of the present embodiment is a projection exposure apparatus. Exposure unevenness can be suppressed with high accuracy.
- the illumination optical system manufactured by the manufacturing method of the present embodiment suppresses the exposure unevenness inherent in the projection exposure apparatus, but is manufactured through the following procedures (1), (2), and (3).
- the illumination optical system that is used can suppress changes in exposure unevenness during operation of the projection exposure apparatus.
- the user can switch the various fly-eye mirrors as appropriate to change the exposure unevenness that occurs over time during operation of the projection exposure apparatus and the illumination unevenness that occurs suddenly during operation. Can also be suppressed.
- the illumination optical system of the present embodiment is the same type of illumination optical system as in the first embodiment (direct-incidence reflection illumination optical system; see FIG. 1), but the same type of illumination optical system as in the second embodiment is used. It may be an optical system (a grazing incidence type reflection optical system; see Fig. 11).
- the reflection surface of the correction mirror is formed, for example, as described in the second embodiment, for example, a layer of molybdenum silicide (MoSi 2 ) or a molybdenum (Mo) layer having a relatively high reflectance. Or a layer composed of a ruthenium (Ru) layer or the like (see FIG. 19). Therefore, it is the structure of these layers that is designed in step S3.
- the polarized light is the P-polarized light and the s-polarized light linearly polarized in two directions orthogonal to each other, but the light polarized in the two orthogonal directions is not necessarily linearly polarized light.
- the light may be any combination of light polarized in two directions crossing each other. Therefore, the light polarized in two directions intersecting with each other as referred to in the present invention is a combination of linearly polarized light polarized in two directions orthogonal or intersecting with each other, and a major axis (minor axis) in two directions orthogonal or intersecting with each other.
- It includes a combination of elliptically polarized light and a combination of right-handed circularly polarized light and left-handed circularly polarized light. Also, by using the method of correcting illumination unevenness on the illuminated surface according to each of the above embodiments, or by providing correction means, a method of adjusting an illumination device having good optical performance and a method of manufacturing the illumination device are realized. it can.
- FIG. 31 A sixth embodiment of the present invention will be described based on FIG. 31 and FIG.
- a mask (reticle) is illuminated by an illumination optical system (illumination step), and a transfer pattern formed on the mask is exposed on a photosensitive substrate using the projection optical system.
- a micro device semiconductor element, imaging element, liquid crystal display element, thin-film magnetic head, etc.
- step S301 of FIG. 31 a metal film is deposited on one lot of wafers.
- step S302 a photoresist is applied on the metal film on the wafer of the one lot.
- step S303 using the projection exposure apparatus of the above-described embodiment, the image of the pattern on the mask is sequentially transmitted to each shot area on the wafer of the lot through the projection optical system. Exposure is transferred.
- step S304 the photoresist on the one lot of wafers is developed, and then in step S305, etching is performed on the one lot of wafers using the resist pattern as a mask. A circuit pattern corresponding to the pattern on the mask is formed in each shot area on each wafer.
- a semiconductor device having an extremely fine circuit pattern can be obtained with good throughput.
- a liquid crystal display element as a micro device can be obtained by forming a predetermined pattern (a circuit pattern, an electrode pattern, etc.) on a plate (glass substrate).
- a so-called light exposure method is used in which a pattern of a mask is transferred and exposed to a photosensitive substrate (a glass substrate coated with a resist or the like) using the projection exposure apparatus of the above-described embodiment.
- a lithography process is performed.
- a predetermined pattern including a large number of electrodes and the like is formed on the photosensitive substrate.
- the exposed substrate is subjected to a developing process, an etching process, a resist peeling process, and the like, whereby a predetermined pattern is formed on the substrate, and the process proceeds to the next color filter forming process 402. .
- a large number of sets of three dots corresponding to R (Red), G (Green), and B (Blue) are arranged in a matrix, or R, G,
- a color filter is formed by arranging a set of three stripe filters B in the horizontal scanning line direction.
- a cell assembling step 403 is performed.
- a liquid crystal panel liquid crystal cell
- liquid crystal is injected between the substrate having the predetermined pattern obtained in the pattern forming step 401 and the color filter obtained in the color filter forming step 402.
- liquid crystal panels liquid crystal cells
- a module assembly process 404 each component such as an electric circuit and a backlight for performing a display operation of the assembled liquid crystal panel (liquid crystal cell) is attached to complete a liquid crystal display element.
- a liquid crystal display element having an extremely fine circuit pattern can be obtained with high throughput.
- the transparent substrate described above means a substrate having a high transmittance for EUV light.
- a thin film having a high transmittance such as beryllium (Be) may be used as the transparent substrate. it can.
- a thin film having a high transmittance, such as beryllium (Be) can be suspended, for example, by arranging wires in a grid.
- the reflection-type illumination optical system and the reflection-type projection optical system have been described.
- the catadioptric-type illumination optical system and the catadioptric-type projection optical system may be replaced. You can also.
- the illumination optical system applied to the projection exposure apparatus has been described.
- the illumination optical system of the present invention is applied to other optical equipment (microscope, etc.) for reducing illumination unevenness in the visual field. Is also good.
- the present invention provides one polarized light out of polarized light in two intersecting directions.
- the correction may be for correcting illumination unevenness or exposure unevenness caused by the illumination, or may be for correcting illumination unevenness or exposure unevenness generated by specific polarized light.
- an optical system mainly composed of a reflective system
- an optical system (illumination optical system or the like) mainly composed of a reflective system
- an optical system (illumination optical system or the like) composed of the above or an optical system (illumination optical system or the like) composed of a combination of a refraction system and a reflection system.
- the unevenness correction in each of the above embodiments can be used in the manufacturing process (manufacturing method) of a device such as an illumination optical system, a lighting device, or a projection exposure device, and in the use process of these devices. Further, the unevenness correction is performed by combining the embodiments. Is also possible.
- FIGS. 33 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
- a correction plate B 'directly attached to the reflecting surface of the unit mirror 13 in-i may be used.
- the correction plate B ′ shown in FIG. 33A is crimped to the reflecting surface by the crimping device 301.
- the correction plate B shown in FIG. 33 (b), is attached to the reflecting surface by an adhesive 302 such as crycon grease interposed in a non-use area on the periphery of the unit mirror 13 i n-i. '
- the correction plate B ′ shown in FIG. 33 (c) is attached to the reflection surface by a screw 303 fixed to a non-use area on the periphery of the unit mirror 13 i n ⁇ i.
- the correction plate B ′ shown in FIG. 33 (d) is mounted on the reflection surface by a protrusion 304 that fits into the gap between the unit mirror 13 ini ⁇ i and the adjacent mirror.
- the correction plate B shown in FIG. 33 (e), is mounted on the reflection surface by a suspension 305 provided in a non-use area on the periphery of the unit mirror 13 i n ⁇ i.
- an illumination optical system in which even slight illumination unevenness generated after assembling the optical system is reduced.
- a high-performance projection optical system with less exposure unevenness is realized. Further, according to the present invention, a method for manufacturing a microphone device capable of manufacturing a high-performance micro device is realized.
- a method of manufacturing a lighting device capable of manufacturing a high-performance lighting device with reduced illumination unevenness is realized.
- a method of adjusting a projection exposure apparatus that can reduce exposure unevenness of the projection exposure apparatus is realized.
- a method of manufacturing a projection exposure apparatus capable of manufacturing a high-performance projection exposure apparatus with less exposure unevenness is realized.
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