An overview is given describing applications of multivariable control, signal processing, optimization, modeling and computation to the lithography sequence. We discuss areas in the patterning process where mathematical methods can play a significant role including optical proximity correction, phase shifting mask design, alignment, and stage control for nanopositioning. We also include a discussion on systems applications in the general area of photoresist processing for lithography with emphasis on the thermal process
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University/Government/Industry Microelectronics Symposium, 1999. Proceedings of the Thirteenth Biennial
Date of Conference: 1999