Atomic processes and equation of state of high Z plasmas for EUV sources and their effects on the spatial and temporal evolution of the plasmas

Akira Sasaki, Atushi Sunahara, Hiroyuki Furukawa, Katsunobu Nishihara, Takeshi Nishikawa, Fumihiro Koike

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Abstract

Laser-produced plasma (LPP) extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources have been intensively investigated due to potential application to next-generation semiconductor technology. Current studies focus on the atomic processes and hydrodynamics of plasmas to develop shorter wavelength sources at λ = 6.x nm as well as to improve the conversion efficiency (CE) of λ = 13.5 nm sources. This paper examines the atomic processes of mid-z elements, which are potential candidates for λ = 6.x nm source using n=3-3 transitions. Furthermore, a method to calculate the hydrodynamics of the plasmas in terms of the initial interaction between a relatively weak prepulse laser is presented.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012099
JournalJournal of Physics: Conference Series
Volume688
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 1 2016
Event8th International Conference on Inertial Fusion Sciences and Applications, IFSA 2013 - Nara, Japan
Duration: Sept 8 2013Sept 13 2013

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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