Chinese Journal of Lasers, Volume. 52, Issue 11, 1104001(2025)

Linewidth Measurement Method of Microstructure Using Through-Focus Scanning Optical Microscopy Based on Interference Fringe Focusing

Wenzhuo Yang, Zhenyan Guo*, Zhishan Gao, Qun Yuan, Xiaoxuan Liu, Shuai Bao, and Cong Luo
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  • School of Electronic and Optical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, Jiangsu , China
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    Wenzhuo Yang, Zhenyan Guo, Zhishan Gao, Qun Yuan, Xiaoxuan Liu, Shuai Bao, Cong Luo. Linewidth Measurement Method of Microstructure Using Through-Focus Scanning Optical Microscopy Based on Interference Fringe Focusing[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2025, 52(11): 1104001

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    Paper Information

    Category: Measurement and metrology

    Received: Dec. 12, 2024

    Accepted: Feb. 20, 2025

    Published Online: Jun. 6, 2025

    The Author Email: Zhenyan Guo (guozy15@njust.edu.cn)

    DOI:10.3788/CJL241443

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