Development of incoherent EUV/VUV light sources: Tailoring the output pulse characteristics for materials processing applications

The temporal characteristics of the output pulses generated by an excimer-based incoherent light source operating in the deep ultraviolet between 80nm<λ<160nm have been investigated in detail. Generation of output pulses with the highest peak powers, shortest durations (FWHM) and fastest leading-edge risetimes, occurred at the highest operating pressure studied (900mbar).