OPTICAL COMPONENT GROUP, IN PARTICULAR FOR USE IN AN ILLUMINATION DEVICE OF A MICROLITHOGRAPHIC PROJECTION EXPOSURE APPARATUS

Abstract

An optical component group, in particular for use in an illumination device of a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus, includes a first reflective component having a first reflection layer system, and a second reflective component having a second reflection layer system. The first reflective component and the second reflective component correspond in terms of the geometry of their optically effective surface. The spectral reflection profiles (r1s(λ), r1p(λ)) of the first reflection layer system differ from the corresponding spectral reflection profiles (r2s(λ), r2p(λ)) of the second reflection layer system for a given wavelength interval and a given angle of incidence of incident electromagnetic radiation. The spectral reflection profiles of the first reflection layer system describe the respective wavelength dependence of the reflectivity in the case of s-polarized and in the case of p-polarized radiation.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The invention relates to an optical component group, in particular for use in an illumination device of a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus.

BACKGROUND

Microlithography is used for producing microstructured components, such as for example integrated circuits or LCDs. The microlithography process is conducted in a so-called projection exposure apparatus, which comprises an illumination device and a projection lens. The image of a mask (=reticle) illuminated with the illumination device is projected with the projection lens onto a substrate (e.g., a silicon wafer) that is coated with a light-sensitive layer (photoresist) and arranged in the image plane of the projection lens, in order to transfer the mask structure onto the light-sensitive coating of the substrate.

In projection lenses designed for the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) range, i.e., at wavelengths of, e.g., approximately 13 nm or approximately 7 nm, mirrors are used as optical components for the imaging process because there are no suitable light-transmissive refractive materials available.

During the operation of a projection exposure apparatus there is a need to set specific polarization distributions in the pupil plane and/or in the reticle in a targeted manner in the illumination device for the purpose of optimizing the imaging contrast and also to be able to carry out a change in the polarization distribution during the operation of the projection exposure apparatus. Thus, the use of s-polarized radiation may be advantageous for the purposes of obtaining the highest possible image contrast especially in the case of a projection exposure apparatus for imaging certain structures when the so-called vector effect in the case of relatively large values of the numerical aperture (NA) is taken into account.

However, scenarios where the use of unpolarized radiation rather than an operation with polarized radiation is advantageous also occur in practice during the operation of a projection exposure apparatus. By way of example, this may be the case even for high values of the numerical aperture (NA) if the structures to be imaged within the scope of the lithography process are not linear structures or structures that otherwise define a preferred orientation but structures without a preferred operation (e.g., contact holes). In the latter case, the use of linearly polarized radiation not only fails to yield an advantage but may even be found to be disadvantageous as a consequence of an induced unwanted asymmetry.

Further relevant circumstances are given by the fact that the initial production of unpolarized radiation by the utilized EUV source (e.g., a plasma source), as is conventional, is accompanied by a loss of radiant flux as a matter of principle—specifically as a consequence of the required output coupling of the respective unwanted polarization component—when polarized radiation is provided, which in turn impairs the performance of the projection exposure apparatus.

Consequently, if the aforementioned aspects are taken into account, there is also a need in practice to be able to switch between a mode of operation with polarized radiation and a mode of operation with unpolarized radiation, depending on the operating scenario of the projection exposure apparatus—and in particular depending on the structures to be respectively imaged.

However, the implementation of such a switchover is made more difficult in a projection exposure apparatus designed for operation in EUV by virtue of the fact that, on the one hand, the beam geometry applicable in respect of the beam entry into the illumination device or the beam exit from the illumination device should be maintained from practical points of view while, on the other, no suitable transmissive polarization-optical components such as beam splitters are available in the relevant EUV wavelength range. However, the polarization manipulation on the basis of a reflection below the Brewster angle, as is available in the EUV range, is accompanied by the introduction of one or more additional beam deflections and hence in turn by a significant light loss if an unchanging beam geometry is ensured at the same time.

With respect to the prior art, reference is made, purely by way of example, to DE 10 2008 002 749 A1, DE 10 2018 207 410 A1 and the publication by M. Y. Tan et al.: “Design of transmission multilayer polarizer for soft X-ray using a merit function”, OPTICS EXPRESS Vol. 17, No. 4 (2009), pp. 2586-2599.

SUMMARY

Against the aforementioned background, it is an object of the present invention to provide an optical component group, in particular for use in an illumination device of a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus, which facilitates a flexible switchover without transmission losses between an operation with polarized radiation and an operation with unpolarized radiation.

This and other objects are achieved according to the features described and claimed herein.

An optical component group according to the invention, in particular for use in an illumination device of a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus, comprises

• • a first reflective component having a first reflection layer system; and
  • a second reflective component having a second reflection layer system;
  • wherein the first reflective component and the second reflective component correspond in terms of the geometry of their optically effective surface; and
  • wherein the spectral reflection profiles (r_1s(λ), r_1p(λ)) of the first reflection layer system differ from the corresponding spectral reflection profiles (r_2s(λ), r_2p(λ)) of the second reflection layer system for a given wavelength interval and a given angle of incidence of incident electromagnetic radiation, the spectral reflection profiles of the first reflection layer system describing the respective wavelength dependence of the reflectivity in the case of s-polarized and in the case of p-polarized radiation.

In particular, the invention is based on the concept of realizing a flexible switchover between a polarized mode of operation and an unpolarized mode of operation in an EUV illumination device, depending on the application scenario and depending on structures to be imaged in the lithography process in each case, which switchover avoids additional beam deflections, by virtue of exchanging a reflective component situated in the optical beam path of the illumination device for another reflective component with an identical surface geometry but with a different reflection layer system.

Within the meaning of the present application, an illumination device is understood to mean an optical system which illuminates a reticle with a defined spatial and angle distribution by virtue of the radiation of a real or virtual light source being suitably reshaped. In particular, the EUV illumination device according to the invention can receive the radiation of a plasma (i.e., a real light source) via a collector. In further embodiments, the EUV illumination device can also receive the radiation from an intermediate focus (i.e., a virtual light source).

According to the invention, the provision of two different, interchangeable reflective components which, as explained below, differ in terms of their spectral reflection profiles for s- and p-polarized radiation but otherwise correspond to one another in respect of their surface geometry has the consequence that the overall geometry of the beam path within the illumination device remains unchanged even after an exchange of one component for the other component implemented for switching between polarized and unpolarized operation (i.e., a change between a polarising and a non-polarising illumination device) and hence that no additional beam deflections, which are accompanied by an unwanted light loss, are required.

In this case, the invention is based in particular on the insight obtained by the inventor on the basis of comprehensive simulations that the spectral reflection profiles which are respectively applicable to s- and p-polarized radiation and which are provided by the respective reflection layer systems of the reflective components that are exchanged according to the invention can be shifted in a targeted manner by way of a suitable adaptation (e.g., thickness scaling of the individual layers forming the layer stack of the reflection layer system) relative to the relevant “transmission interval” of the entire optical system (i.e., in particular, the subsequent optical component of the illumination device in the beam path).

This targeted adjustment or shift of the spectral reflection profiles applicable to the s- and p-polarized radiation can in turn be implemented, in particular, in such a way that, for the reflective component used in the “polarized operation” of the illumination device or projection exposure apparatus, the respective maximum reflectivity values of the spectral reflection profile applicable to s-polarized radiation but not the respective maximum reflectivity values of the spectral reflection profile applicable to p-polarized radiation are located within the said transmission interval of the optical system. By contrast, the targeted adjustment or shift of the spectral reflection profiles applicable to the s- and p-polarized radiation can be implemented for the reflective component used in the “unpolarized operation” of the illumination device or projection exposure apparatus, in such a way that the maximum reflectivity values of both spectral reflection profiles (i.e., both the spectral reflection profile for p-polarized radiation and the spectral reflection profile for s-polarized radiation) are located within said transmission range.

According to an embodiment, a wavelength λ₀ exists as mean wavelength in a given wavelength interval [(λ₀−Δλ₀/2), (λ₀+Δλ₀/2)] of width Δλ₀ such that the first reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

$\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{sl}},\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{sr}}\mathrm{and}\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{pl}}\mathrm{or}\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{pr}},$

• • where, in the reflection profiles (r_1s(λ), r_1p(λ)) of the first reflection layer system, λ_1sl and λ_1pl denote the shortest wavelengths and λ_1sr and λ_1pr denote the longest wavelengths for which in each case s- and p-polarized radiation, respectively, is reflected with a reflectivity of at least 50% of the maximum reflectivity.

According to an embodiment, a wavelength λ₀ exists as mean wavelength in a given wavelength interval [(λ₀−Δλ₀/2), (λ₀+Δλ₀/2)] of width Δλ₀ such that the second reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

$\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{sl}},\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{sr}}\mathrm{and}\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{pl}},\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{pr}}$

• • where, in the reflection profiles (r_2s(λ), r_2p(λ)) of the second reflection layer system, λ_2sl and λ_2pl denote the shortest wavelengths and λ_2sr and λ_2pr denote the longest wavelengths for which in each case s- and p-polarized radiation, respectively, is reflected with a reflectivity of at least 50% of the maximum reflectivity.

Advantageously, both reflection layer systems may have a common interval [(λ₀−Δλ₀/2), (λ₀+Δλ₀/2)] such that the aforementioned inequality conditions are satisfied.

According to an embodiment, a wavelength λ₀ therefore exists as mean wavelength in a given wavelength interval [(λ₀−Δλ₀/2), (λ₀+Δλ₀/2)] of width Δλ₀ such that the first reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

$\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{sl}},\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{sr}}\mathrm{and}\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{pl}}\mathrm{or}\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{1\mathrm{pr}},$

• • the second reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

$\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{sl}},\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{sr}}\mathrm{and}\left({\lambda }_0-{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\ge {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{pl}},\left({\lambda }_0+{\mathrm{\Delta \lambda }}_0/2\right)\le {\lambda }_{2\mathrm{pr}}$

• • where, in the reflection profiles (r_1s(λ), r_1p(λ)) of the first reflection layer system and (r_2s(λ), r_2p(λ)) of the second reflection layer system, λ_1sl, λ_1pl, λ_2sl and λ_2pl denote the respective shortest wavelengths and λ_1sr, λ_1pr, λ_2sr and λ_2pr denote the respective longest wavelengths for which in each case s- and p-polarized radiation, respectively, is reflected with a reflectivity of at least 50% of the maximum reflectivity.

The achievable width of a reflection profile of an individual mirror is given by λ_1sr−λ_1sl or λ_2sr−λ_2sl. These two values typically differ only a little, and so the mean value Δλ=((λ_1sr−λ_1sl)−(λ_2sr−λ_2sl))/2 only differs slightly from the two individual widths. The width Δλ₀ of the used region and the width Δ{tilde over (λ)} are typically not independent because the former is based on multiple reflections at a mirroring surface. Typically, the following applies: 0.25Δ{tilde over (λ)}Δλ₀≤0.4Δ{tilde over (λ)}.

According to an embodiment, the degree of polarization for the first reflection layer system, defined as the ratio of the reflectivities for s- and p-polarized radiation integrated over the wavelength interval [(λ₀−Δλ₀/2), (λ₀+Δλ₀/2)], is greater than the degree of polarization for the second reflection layer system by a factor of at least 1.5.

According to an embodiment, the optical component group, for s-polarized radiation in an interval =[(λ_1sr−λ_1sl)+(λ_2sr−λ_2sl)]/2, has a reflectivity of at least 50% of the maximum transmissivity of the EUV illumination device, where Δλ₀ lies between and . This criterion is based on the thought that the overall system may typically have a number of reflections, for example ranging from 4 to 9, with the width of the transmission range falling approximately with the square root of the number of reflections.

In embodiments of the invention, both the first and the second reflective component can be a facet mirror, in particular a pupil facet mirror having a plurality of pupil facets or a field facet mirror having a plurality of field facets. In further embodiments, both the first reflective component and the second reflective component can also comprise at least one mirror facet of a facet mirror, in particular of a pupil facet mirror or a field facet mirror.

In further embodiments, both the first and the second reflective component can be a collector mirror.

In further embodiments, both the first and the second reflective component can also comprise at least one micromirror of a specular reflector.

According to an embodiment, the first reflective component and the second reflective component are designed for an operating wavelength of less than 30 nm, in particular less than 15 nm.

Further refinements of the invention can be gathered from the description and the dependent claims.

The invention is explained in greater detail below on the basis of exemplary embodiments illustrated in the accompanying figures.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the figures:

FIGS. 1A-1D show diagrams for explaining different values of the reflectivity for s- and p-polarization, which are obtainable by varying the layer parameters of a reflection layer systems (FIG. 1A: single point; FIG. 1B: first varied material combination for the layers; FIG. 1C: second varied material combination for the layers; FIG. 1D: union of FIG. 1B and FIG. 1C combinations);

FIG. 2 shows a typical wavelength-dependent profile of the intensity corresponding to an exemplary transmission interval of an optical system;

FIGS. 3A and 3B show the wavelength-dependent profiles of the reflectivity for two different reflection layer systems, in each case for both s- and p-polarization;

FIGS. 4A and 4B show the respective wavelength-dependent profiles of the reflectivity for two different reflection layer systems over a greater wavelength range, while simultaneously highlighting an exemplary transmission interval for explaining a concept underlying the invention;

FIG. 5 shows a diagram for explaining terminology used in the present application;

FIGS. 6A-6F show diagrams which show layer thicknesses of periodic layer systems for exemplary angles of incidence, wherein, for the entire range of r_s, the layers with minimum and maximum r_p are represented in each case: FIGS. 6A-6C: MoSi 35°; FIGS. 6D-6F: RuSi 60°; FIGS. 6A and 6D: reflectivity r_p of p-polarized radiation; FIGS. 6B and 6E: individual layer thickness d; FIGS. 6C and 6F: period thickness d₁+d₂;

FIGS. 7A-7H show diagrams in which regions in the r_s−r_p diagram obtainable for exemplary periodic or aperiodic layer stacks are represented as a function of various angles of incidence, namely 20°, 25°, 30°, 35°, 55°, 60°, 65°, and 70°, respectively;

FIG. 8 shows a schematic and much simplified representation of the structure, possible in principle, of an illumination device;

FIG. 9 shows a schematic illustration for explaining an exemplary realization of the invention in a pupil facet mirror;

FIG. 10 shows a schematic illustration for explaining a further possible realization of the invention in segments of a pupil facet mirror;

FIG. 11 shows a schematic illustration for explaining a further possible realization in individual pupils of a pupil facet mirror;

FIGS. 12A and 2B show schematic illustrations for explaining a further possible realization of the invention in a field facet mirror, wherein FIG. 12A shows field facets and FIG. 12B shows an exchange apparatus; and

FIG. 13 shows a schematic representation of a fundamentally possible structure of a projection exposure apparatus designed for operation in the EUV.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

What is common to the embodiments of the invention described below is the basic concept of providing reflective optical components with differing spectral reflection profiles such that, for a given wavelength interval, one of the two components is suitable for a polarized mode of operation and the other of the two components is suitable for an unpolarized mode of operation. In this case, the aforementioned wavelength interval can be a transmission interval of the respective optical system (e.g., the illumination device of a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus) in particular, for which the reflective optical components according to the invention are destined and which is typically determined by the reflection profile of the remaining optical components present in the optical system (in particular, the downstream optical components in relation to the optical beam path).

Below, the principle underlying the aforementioned targeted adjustment of the respective reflection layer systems of the reflective optical components according to the invention for the polarized and unpolarized operation, respectively, is initially explained with reference to the diagrams in FIGS. 1-5.

In principle, a given reflection layer system for a given angle of incidence and a given wavelength spectrum of the electromagnetic radiation comprises a certain value r_s for the reflectivity of s-polarized radiation and a certain value r_p for the reflectivity of p-polarized radiation. Consequently, according to FIG. 1A, the reflection layer system can be represented as a single point in the r_s−r_p diagram.

For given materials of the individual layers within the reflection layer system, the values for r_s and r_p are, in turn, dependent on the respective layer thicknesses, and so reflection layer systems with different value pairs (r_s, r_p) can be provided by varying these layer thicknesses. As a result, the provision of a multiplicity of corresponding reflection layer systems with different value pairs (r_s, r_p) in each case allows coverage of a certain region in the r_s−r_p diagram, for example in accordance with FIG. 1B. The specific design of this “obtainable region” in the r_s−r_p diagram can in turn be varied by varying the material combinations of the individual layers within the reflection layer system, for the purposes of which FIG. 1C shows an exemplary further possible shape of an obtainable region in the r_s−r_p diagram.

Accordingly, a corresponding union of the relevant obtainable regions arises according to FIG. 1D if, over the multiplicity of provided reflection layer systems, corresponding different material combinations of the individual layers are admitted or are present in this multiplicity.

Hence, in principle, the suitable selection of a defined point in the r_s−r_p diagram, which in turn corresponds to a uniquely defined layer structure, can be made depending on the intended use or mode of operation and the correspondingly produced reflective optical component can be exchanged where necessary following the simulation of a multiplicity of reflection layer systems or reflective optical components formed thereby. Once again, depending on use scenario, this selection can alternatively be made either to maximize the total reflectance provided by the reflection layer system or to provide a certain degree of polarization (corresponding to a ratio of the reflectivities respectively obtained for s-polarized radiation and p-polarized radiation).

What should be observed in this context is that the ultimately practice-oriented or preferred value pairs (r_s, r_p) are located on the respective edge of the obtainable regions, for example according to FIGS. 1B-1D. These circumstances can be traced back to the fact that a point in the r_s−r_p diagram situated within the region enclosed by said edge is therefore generally not preferred because it is possible in each case to readily find a point located directly on the edge of said region or a corresponding value pair (r_s, r_p) which either has a higher reflectivity overall for the same degree of polarization or which yields a higher degree of polarization for the same reflectivity.

The reflection layer systems used according to the invention can be both periodic and aperiodic layer systems. To provide different spectral reflection profiles both for s-polarized radiation and for p-polarized radiation, the corresponding layer designs are now suitably varied, with the consequence that the wavelength-dependent profile of the respective reflectivities r_s and r_p in the relevant transmission interval ultimately has the respective suitable shape for the polarized or unpolarized operation.

FIG. 2 initially shows the typical shape of the spectral radiant flux of an EUV radiation source. The curve has been cut off outside of the wavelength range which in fact also reaches the image plane or wafer plane in the optical system or in the illumination device when the respective spectral reflection profiles of the remaining optical components are taken into account. Since the spectral transmission profile of the optical system or the illumination device typically only approaches zero asymptotically, the two cut-off wavelengths can only be specified approximately in each case.

FIG. 5 shows a diagram of a spectral reflection profile r(λ). Here, the maximum reflectivity r_m occurs at the wavelength λ_m. The shortest wavelength for which radiation is reflected with a reflectivity of at least 50% of the maximum reflectivity is denoted by λ_l. The longest wavelength for which radiation is reflected with a reflectivity of at least 50% of the maximum reflectivity (corresponding to a reflectivity of r_m/2) is denoted by λ_r.

FIGS. 3A-3B now show the respective wavelength-dependent curve of the reflectivity for s-polarization and p-polarization for two exemplary reflection layer systems (aperiodic Mo—Si layer systems in this example). In this case, the relevant multiple layer designs are chosen from a multiplicity of simulated layer designs such that the reflectivity r_p obtained for p-polarized radiation is minimal for the reflection layer system according to FIG. 3A and maximal for the reflection layer system according to FIG. 3B. The qualitatively different curve of the wavelength-dependent reflectivity, readily identifiable from a comparison of FIG. 3A with FIG. 3B, now becomes evident in terms of its practical relevance according to FIGS. 4A-4B during the respective consideration over a relatively large wavelength range.

As is evident from FIGS. 4A-4B, the peaks of the reflectivity respectively obtained for s-polarization and for p-polarization have different widths, with, according to expectations, the peak in the wavelength-dependent profile of the reflectivity having the greater width for s-polarization in comparison with the peak for p-polarization. What is now achieved with the two aforementioned “extreme” layer designs in respect of the reflectivity r_p applicable to p-polarization and by exploiting these circumstances is that both peaks (i.e., for s-polarization and for p-polarization) are located within the transmission interval for the reflection layer system according to FIG. 4B, whereas the maximum reflectivity values for s-polarization but not for p-polarization are located within the transmission interval for the reflection layer system according to FIG. 4A (for p-polarization, the falling slope of the corresponding peak of the reflectivity curve instead is situated within the transmission interval according to FIG. 4A).

As a consequence, the reflection layer system according to FIG. 4A has in comparison with that according to FIG. 4B a substantially stronger polarizing effect on the incident electromagnetic radiation. Expressed differently, the reflection layer system according to FIG. 4A is suitable for the mode of operation with polarized radiation and the reflection layer system according to FIG. 4B is suitable for the mode of operation with unpolarized radiation.

The realization of the above-described concept according to the invention in reflection layer systems in the form of aperiodic multiple layer systems now allows the influencing of the two parameters of width and position of the respective peak in the wavelength-dependent reflectivity profile independently of one another by changing the layer design. The corresponding values for s-polarization and p-polarization are correlated for a given layer design, and so width and position of the peaks for s-polarization and p-polarization cannot be chosen completely independently of one another. However, as already explained on the basis of FIGS. 4A-4B, this is not necessary either. By contrast, when realizing the invention with reflection layer systems in the form of periodic layer systems with an alternating periodic sequence of a given number of two different layer materials (“bilayer”), it is substantially only the position of the peak that can be chosen freely, while the width of the peak can only be influenced to a limited extent.

Tables 1-4 represent aperiodic layer designs in exemplary fashion, to be precise for systems made of molybdenum silicon (MoSi) or ruthenium silicon (RuSi). For fixed r_s=0.7, the tables in each case specify the layer designs that have a maximum and minimum r_p, respectively.

For exemplary angles of incidence (35° and 60°, FIGS. 6A-6F depict the layer thicknesses of periodic layer systems. In this case, the layers with minimum and maximum r_p are respectively depicted for the entire range of r_s. In this case, the layers with minimum and maximum r_p are respectively depicted for the entire range of r_s. FIGS. 6A and 6D each show the extremally achievable values of r_p. FIGS. 6B and 6E each show the individual layer thicknesses: The thickness of silicon for maximum r_p is represented by long dashes. The thickness of molybdenum or ruthenium for maximum r_p is represented by short dashes. The thickness of silicon for minimum r_p is represented by a dash-dotted line. The thickness of molybdenum or ruthenium for minimum r_p is represented by a line with a dash followed by two dots. FIGS. 6C and 6F show the respective period thickness, that is to say the sum of the two individual thicknesses (molybdenum and silicon or ruthenium and silicon).

FIGS. 7A-7H show the range in the r_s−r_p diagram achievable for MoSi or RuSi by periodic or aperiodic layer stacks, as a function of the angle of incidence. The two components that can be exchanged for one another need not correspond in respect of the material combination (MoSi or RuSi) and/or in respect of the structure (periodic or aperiodic sequence). Especially for angles that are sufficiently different from 0° and the Brewster angle of approximately 45°, the available selection range in the r_s−r_p diagram is surprisingly large.

TABLE 1
(RuSi; 60° angle of incidence; rs = 0.7; rp minimal
The silicon layer of layer 1 is located directly on the substrate.
The ruthenium layer of layer 50 forms the incidence surface
for the EUV used radiation.)
1	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	2.3451 nm
2	dSi =	11.6620 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
3	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
4	dSi =	13.9930 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
5	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
6	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
7	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
8	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
9	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
10	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
11	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
12	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
13	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
14	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
15	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	7.1140 nm
16	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
17	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
18	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	6.0973 nm
19	dSi =	8.5758 nm	dRu =	13.5046 nm
20	dSi =	0.4454 nm	dRu =	11.4563 nm
21	dSi =	7.0244 nm	dRu =	12.3895 nm
22	dSi =	13.9996 nm	dRu =	10.4081 nm
23	dSi =	3.4224 nm	dRu =	12.4434 nm
24	dSi =	13.9985 nm	dRu =	13.9998 nm
25	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	13.9996 nm
26	dSi =	4.9534 nm	dRu =	13.9966 nm
27	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	13.9966 nm
28	dSi =	3.8489 nm	dRu =	12.8972 nm
29	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	13.9958 nm
30	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
31	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
32	dSi =	9.6313 nm	dRu =	1.7682 nm
33	dSi =	11.4665 nm	dRu =	5.4774 nm
34	dSi =	10.1439 nm	dRu =	6.3766 nm
35	dSi =	9.7245 nm	dRu =	6.6627 nm
36	dSi =	9.6146 nm	dRu =	6.6180 nm
37	dSi =	9.6285 nm	dRu =	6.4776 nm
38	dSi =	9.6654 nm	dRu =	6.2996 nm
39	dSi =	9.6951 nm	dRu =	6.1137 nm
40	dSi =	9.7058 nm	dRu =	5.9241 nm
41	dSi =	9.6964 nm	dRu =	5.7233 nm
42	dSi =	9.6632 nm	dRu =	5.5086 nm
43	dSi =	9.6117 nm	dRu =	5.2655 nm
44	dSi =	9.5779 nm	dRu =	4.8707 nm
45	dSi =	9.7328 nm	dRu =	4.2078 nm
46	dSi =	10.0269 nm	dRu =	3.6662 nm
47	dSi =	10.2061 nm	dRu =	3.4160 nm
48	dSi =	10.2024 nm	dRu =	3.4533 nm
49	dSi =	10.0420 nm	dRu =	3.9104 nm
50	dSi =	9.8148 nm	dRu =	4.2305 nm

TABLE 2
(RuSi; 60° angle of incidence; rs = 0.7; rp maximal
The silicon layer of layer 1 is located directly on the substrate.
The ruthenium layer of layer 50 forms the incidence surface
for the EUV used radiation.)
1	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	6.8950 nm
2	dSi =	8.7943 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
3	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
4	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	11.1499 nm
5	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
6	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
7	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	14.0000 nm
8	dSi =	7.7458 nm	dRu =	12.7017 nm
9	dSi =	5.4784 nm	dRu =	9.9048 nm
10	dSi =	11.8243 nm	dRu =	9.2929 nm
11	dSi =	5.8627 nm	dRu =	10.5026 nm
12	dSi =	10.1953 nm	dRu =	10.0703 nm
13	dSi =	5.3878 nm	dRu =	10.7100 nm
14	dSi =	11.6359 nm	dRu =	9.1818 nm
15	dSi =	5.2900 nm	dRu =	0.0247 nm
16	dSi =	0.0904 nm	dRu =	0.0927 nm
17	dSi =	0.4027 nm	dRu =	11.7905 nm
18	dSi =	8.7352 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
19	dSi =	0.0104 nm	dRu =	10.9638 nm
20	dSi =	5.8251 nm	dRu =	10.8651 nm
21	dSi =	10.1334 nm	dRu =	10.2689 nm
22	dSi =	4.7854 nm	dRu =	10.9044 nm
23	dSi =	11.1279 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
24	dSi =	13.9900 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
25	dSi =	13.4481 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
26	dSi =	13.9864 nm	dRu =	6.4612 nm
27	dSi =	10.3630 nm	dRu =	0.7886 nm
28	dSi =	13.2990 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
29	dSi =	13.0715 nm	dRu =	0.0000 nm
30	dSi =	13.1670 nm	dRu =	7.2923 nm
31	dSi =	14.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0350 nm
32	dSi =	0.0455 nm	dRu =	0.0508 nm
33	dSi =	0.0000 nm	dRu =	0.0052 nm
34	dSi =	9.0992 nm	dRu =	5.3858 nm
35	dSi =	9.1359 nm	dRu =	9.1692 nm
36	dSi =	9.0522 nm	dRu =	6.6343 nm
37	dSi =	9.4914 nm	dRu =	6.8441 nm
38	dSi =	9.7028 nm	dRu =	5.9849 nm
39	dSi =	10.0724 nm	dRu =	5.4631 nm
40	dSi =	10.2388 nm	dRu =	5.2962 nm
41	dSi =	10.3055 nm	dRu =	5.2011 nm
42	dSi =	10.3321 nm	dRu =	5.1586 nm
43	dSi =	10.3539 nm	dRu =	5.1052 nm
44	dSi =	10.3842 nm	dRu =	5.0677 nm
45	dSi =	10.4049 nm	dRu =	5.0421 nm
46	dSi =	10.4114 nm	dRu =	5.0427 nm
47	dSi =	10.3725 nm	dRu =	5.1956 nm
48	dSi =	10.1710 nm	dRu =	5.6085 nm
49	dSi =	9.9845 nm	dRu =	5.8591 nm
50	dSi =	10.0288 nm	dRu =	5.1012 nm

TABLE 3
(MoSi; 25° angle of incidence; rs = 0.7; rp minimal
The silicon layer of layer 1 is located directly on the substrate.
The molybdenum layer of layer 50 forms the incidence surface
for the EUV used radiation.)
1	dSi =	7.7236 nm	dMo =	4.1247 nm
2	dSi =	3.7727 nm	dMo =	3.9637 nm
3	dSi =	3.8103 nm	dMo =	3.9256 nm
4	dSi =	3.8385 nm	dMo =	3.8985 nm
5	dSi =	3.8613 nm	dMo =	3.8772 nm
6	dSi =	3.8799 nm	dMo =	3.8583 nm
7	dSi =	3.8964 nm	dMo =	3.8414 nm
8	dSi =	3.9109 nm	dMo =	3.8256 nm
9	dSi =	3.9239 nm	dMo =	3.8104 nm
10	dSi =	3.9358 nm	dMo =	3.7956 nm
11	dSi =	3.9469 nm	dMo =	3.7812 nm
12	dSi =	3.9572 nm	dMo =	3.7669 nm
13	dSi =	3.9667 nm	dMo =	3.7531 nm
14	dSi =	3.9749 nm	dMo =	3.7412 nm
15	dSi =	3.9796 nm	dMo =	3.7352 nm
16	dSi =	3.9756 nm	dMo =	3.7421 nm
17	dSi =	3.9559 nm	dMo =	3.7678 nm
18	dSi =	3.9223 nm	dMo =	3.7969 nm
19	dSi =	3.8955 nm	dMo =	3.8291 nm
20	dSi =	3.8322 nm	dMo =	3.9131 nm
21	dSi =	3.7738 nm	dMo =	3.9415 nm
22	dSi =	3.7078 nm	dMo =	4.0771 nm
23	dSi =	3.5857 nm	dMo =	4.0850 nm
24	dSi =	3.7453 nm	dMo =	3.7996 nm
25	dSi =	3.8214 nm	dMo =	4.0151 nm
26	dSi =	3.6689 nm	dMo =	3.8402 nm
27	dSi =	3.8079 nm	dMo =	4.0464 nm
28	dSi =	3.4973 nm	dMo =	4.2351 nm
29	dSi =	3.4044 nm	dMo =	4.3481 nm
30	dSi =	3.1417 nm	dMo =	4.7698 nm
31	dSi =	3.2269 nm	dMo =	4.2264 nm
32	dSi =	3.0257 nm	dMo =	5.1157 nm
33	dSi =	2.9847 nm	dMo =	4.3411 nm
34	dSi =	3.2408 nm	dMo =	4.7565 nm
35	dSi =	2.9068 nm	dMo =	4.6206 nm
36	dSi =	3.2913 nm	dMo =	4.2183 nm
37	dSi =	3.2794 nm	dMo =	4.9177 nm
38	dSi =	2.8443 nm	dMo =	4.1465 nm
39	dSi =	3.9148 nm	dMo =	4.0578 nm
40	dSi =	3.1493 nm	dMo =	4.7295 nm
41	dSi =	2.9040 nm	dMo =	4.8262 nm
42	dSi =	3.2651 nm	dMo =	4.1901 nm
43	dSi =	3.4998 nm	dMo =	4.1952 nm
44	dSi =	3.6395 nm	dMo =	3.8621 nm
45	dSi =	3.9863 nm	dMo =	3.5529 nm
46	dSi =	4.2105 nm	dMo =	3.3495 nm
47	dSi =	4.4049 nm	dMo =	3.1676 nm
48	dSi =	4.5380 nm	dMo =	3.0782 nm
49	dSi =	4.5974 nm	dMo =	3.0348 nm
50	dSi =	4.6360 nm	dMo =	2.7202 nm

TABLE 4
(MoSi; 25° angle of incidence; rs = 0.7; rp maximal
The silicon layer of layer 1 is located directly on the substrate.
The molybdenum layer of layer 50 forms the incidence surface
for the EUV used radiation.)
1	dSi =	7.7236 nm	dMo =	4.1079 nm
2	dSi =	3.7634 nm	dMo =	4.0723 nm
3	dSi =	3.7981 nm	dMo =	4.0300 nm
4	dSi =	3.8289 nm	dMo =	3.9941 nm
5	dSi =	3.8583 nm	dMo =	3.9596 nm
6	dSi =	3.8868 nm	dMo =	3.9262 nm
7	dSi =	3.9146 nm	dMo =	3.8937 nm
8	dSi =	3.9418 nm	dMo =	3.8612 nm
9	dSi =	3.9695 nm	dMo =	3.8301 nm
10	dSi =	3.9949 nm	dMo =	3.8004 nm
11	dSi =	4.0206 nm	dMo =	3.7699 nm
12	dSi =	4.0475 nm	dMo =	3.7368 nm
13	dSi =	4.0796 nm	dMo =	3.6934 nm
14	dSi =	4.1263 nm	dMo =	3.6282 nm
15	dSi =	4.1977 nm	dMo =	3.5317 nm
16	dSi =	4.2988 nm	dMo =	3.4037 nm
17	dSi =	4.4256 nm	dMo =	3.2523 nm
18	dSi =	4.5682 nm	dMo =	3.0900 nm
19	dSi =	4.7158 nm	dMo =	2.9279 nm
20	dSi =	4.8592 nm	dMo =	2.7741 nm
21	dSi =	4.9929 nm	dMo =	2.6332 nm
22	dSi =	5.1140 nm	dMo =	2.5072 nm
23	dSi =	5.2216 nm	dMo =	2.3959 nm
24	dSi =	5.3162 nm	dMo =	2.2988 nm
25	dSi =	5.3987 nm	dMo =	2.2143 nm
26	dSi =	5.4705 nm	dMo =	2.1410 nm
27	dSi =	5.5327 nm	dMo =	2.0777 nm
28	dSi =	5.5866 nm	dMo =	2.0230 nm
29	dSi =	5.6333 nm	dMo =	1.9757 nm
30	dSi =	5.6738 nm	dMo =	1.9348 nm
31	dSi =	5.7090 nm	dMo =	1.8994 nm
32	dSi =	5.7396 nm	dMo =	1.8687 nm
33	dSi =	5.7662 nm	dMo =	1.8423 nm
34	dSi =	5.7893 nm	dMo =	1.8196 nm
35	dSi =	5.8094 nm	dMo =	1.8002 nm
36	dSi =	5.8266 nm	dMo =	1.7837 nm
37	dSi =	5.8414 nm	dMo =	1.7701 nm
38	dSi =	5.8540 nm	dMo =	1.7589 nm
39	dSi =	5.8646 nm	dMo =	1.7502 nm
40	dSi =	5.8737 nm	dMo =	1.7438 nm
41	dSi =	5.8815 nm	dMo =	1.7397 nm
42	dSi =	5.8885 nm	dMo =	1.7380 nm
43	dSi =	5.8946 nm	dMo =	1.7395 nm
44	dSi =	5.8983 nm	dMo =	1.7449 nm
45	dSi =	5.9017 nm	dMo =	1.7537 nm
46	dSi =	5.9027 nm	dMo =	1.7675 nm
47	dSi =	5.8995 nm	dMo =	1.7883 nm
48	dSi =	5.8868 nm	dMo =	1.8176 nm
49	dSi =	5.8528 nm	dMo =	1.9389 nm
50	dSi =	5.7606 nm	dMo =	2.5331 nm

The concept according to the invention of exchanging at least one reflective component located in the optical beam path for a component that corresponds in respect of its surface geometry but differs in respect of the reflection layer system present, for the purposes of changing the mode of operation between “polarized” and “unpolarized”, can be realized for different components of the optical system or of the illumination device as a matter of principle.

FIG. 8 initially shows a schematic and much simplified representation of a possible basic structure of an illumination device of a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus designed for operation in the EUV wavelength range. In this case, the EUV radiation produced by an EUV radiation source 802 (e.g., a plasma source) reaches a field facet mirror 810 with a multiplicity of independently adjustable field facets (e.g., for setting different illumination settings) via an intermediate focus 801 following the reflection at a collector mirror 803. From the field facet mirror 810, the EUV radiation is incident on a pupil facet mirror 820 and, from the latter, on a reticle 830 which is situated in the object plane of the projection lens (not depicted in FIG. 8) disposed downstream in the optical beam path.

The invention is not restricted to the structure of the illumination device as illustrated in FIG. 8. Thus, one or more additional optical elements, for example in the form of one or more deflection mirrors, can also be arranged in the beam path in further embodiments.

Possible implementations of the “component exchange” according to the invention are explained below with reference to the merely schematic illustrations of FIGS. 9-12.

With reference to FIG. 9, initially, the pupil facet mirror (denoted by “920” in FIG. 9) can be exchanged overall for another pupil facet mirror 920′ (which according to the concept according to the invention differs from the pupil facet mirror 920 not in terms of its surface geometry but in terms of its spectral reflection profiles or reflection layer systems) for the purposes of implementing the component exchange according to the invention for the purpose of changing the mode of operation between “polarized” and “unpolarized”. This implementation is advantageous inasmuch as only a single component has to be exchanged.

In a further embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 10, it is also possible to exchange individual segments (denoted by “1021” to “1024” in FIG. 10) of a pupil facet mirror 1020 for other segments (denoted “1021′” to “1024′” in FIG. 10), with the respective segments in turn comprising a plurality of pupil facets. This embodiment is advantageous inasmuch as the number of elements to be realized as exchangeable is comparatively small. As indicated in FIG. 11, a single pupil facet (e.g., “1121” or “1122”) of a pupil facet mirror 1120 can also be exchanged for another pupil facet 1121′ or 1122′ (which in conformity with the concept according to the invention is designed with the same surface geometry but different spectral reflection profiles or reflection layer systems) in a further embodiment.

To the extent that reference is made to a pupil facet mirror in the embodiments described above, there can be an analogous realization for the field facet mirror as well.

FIGS. 12A-12B show, purely in a schematic representation, a further implementation option for the component interchange according to the invention. In this case, up to three field facets 1250, 1250′, 1250″ can be arranged on an exchange apparatus 1260 designed as a roller, in an arrangement known per se from DE 10 2018 207 410 A1, with rotating the roller allowing a “switch” between said field facets 1250, 1250′, 1250″. By tilting the axis of rotation, the respective selected field facet 1250, 1250′ or 1250″ can be tilted so that a desired pupil facet of the pupil facet mirror is illuminated. In this case, according to the invention, the three field facets 1250, 1250′, 1250″ situated on a common roller are provided with different reflection layer systems.

In a further variant, the reflection layer systems can be attached to the collector mirror 803, reference having made to FIG. 8 again. Advantageous embodiments of a collector mirror for simplifying the highly accurate interchange thereof, are known from DE 10 2013 200 368 A1.

FIG. 13 shows a schematic illustration of an exemplary projection exposure apparatus which is designed for operation in the EUV and in which the present invention can be realized. According to FIG. 13, an illumination device 1380 in a projection exposure apparatus 1375 designed for EUV comprises a field facet mirror 1381 (with facets 1382) and a pupil facet mirror 1383 (with facets 1384). The light from a light source unit 1385 comprising a plasma light source 1386 and a collector mirror 1387 is directed at the field facet mirror 1381. A first telescope mirror 1388 and a second telescope mirror 1389 are arranged in the light path downstream of the pupil facet mirror 1383. A deflection mirror 1390 is arranged downstream in the light path, said deflection mirror steering the radiation that is incident thereon to an object field 1391 in the object plane OP of a projection lens 1395 comprising six mirrors M1-M6. A reflective structure-bearing mask M, which is imaged into an image plane IP with the aid of the projection lens 1395 (comprising six mirrors M1-M6), is arranged at the location of the object field 1391.

Even though the invention has been described on the basis of specific embodiments, numerous variations and alternative embodiments will be apparent to a person skilled in the art, for example through combination and/or exchange of features of individual embodiments. Accordingly, it will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that such variations and alternative embodiments are also encompassed by the present invention, and the scope of the invention is restricted only within the scope of the appended patent claims and the equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. Optical component group, comprising: a first reflective component having a first reflection layer system; anda second reflective component having a second reflection layer system;wherein the first reflective component and the second reflective component have respective optically effective surfaces that correspond mutually in geometry;wherein spectral reflection profiles (r1s(λ), r1p(λ)) of the first reflection layer system differ from corresponding spectral reflection profiles (r2s(λ), r2p(λ)) of the second reflection layer system for a given wavelength interval and a given angle of incidence of incident electromagnetic radiation, the spectral reflection profiles of the first reflection layer system describing respective wavelength dependences of the reflectivity for s-polarized radiation and for p-polarized radiation; andwherein a wavelength λ0 exists as mean wavelength in a given wavelength interval [(λ0−Δλ0/2), (λ0+Δλ0/2)] of width Δλ0 such that the first reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

2. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein a wavelength λ0 exists as mean wavelength in a given wavelength interval [(λ0−Δλ0/2), (λ0+λ0/2)] of width Δλ such that the second reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

3. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein a wavelength λ0 exists as mean wavelength in a given wavelength interval [(λ0−Δλ0/2), (λ0+λ0/2)] of width Δλ such that the second reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

4. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein a wavelength λ0 exists as mean wavelength in a given wavelength interval [(λ0−Δλ0/2), (λ0+λ0/2)] of width Δλ such that the first reflection layer system satisfies the following conditions:

5. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein a degree of polarization for the first reflection layer system, defined as a ratio of the reflectivities for s- and p-polarized radiation integrated over the wavelength interval [(λ0−Δλ0/2), (λ0+λ0/2)], is greater than a degree of polarization for the second reflection layer system by a factor of at least 1.5.

6. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein, for s-polarized radiation in an interval =[(λ1sr−λ1sl)+(λ2sr−λ2sl)]/2, the second reflective component has a reflectivity of at least 50% of the maximum transmissivity of an extreme ultraviolet illumination device comprising the optical component, where Δλ0 lies between and .

7. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein both the first reflective component and the second reflective component comprise at least one mirror facet of a facet mirror.

8. Optical component group according to claim 7, wherein both the first reflective component and the second reflective component comprise at least one mirror facet of a pupil facet mirror or of a field facet mirror.

9. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein both the first reflective component and the second reflective component are facet mirrors.

10. Optical component group according to claim 9, wherein the facet mirrors are pupil facet mirrors each having a plurality of pupil facets or field facet mirrors each having a plurality of field facets.

11. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein both the first reflective component and the second reflective component are collector mirrors.

12. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein both the first reflective component and the second reflective component comprise a micromirror of a specular reflector.

13. Optical component group according to claim 1, wherein the first reflective component and the second reflective component are configured for an operating wavelength of less than 30 nm.

14. Optical component group according to claim 13, wherein the first reflective component and the second reflective component are configured for an operating wavelength of less than 15 nm.