Computational Lithography and Optics

The lithography simulation group develops physical/chemical models, numerical algorithms, and software for the simulation of lithographic processes. This covers the process steps pre-bake, exposure, post-exposure bake, and chemical development of the photoresist. Our lithography simulation algorithms are available in the software Dr.LiTHO of Fraunhofer IISB. Additional modules of Dr.LiTHO are used for the evaluation and optimization of lithographic processes and for the simulation of non-standard lithographic exposures such as interferometric exposures. Besides from model and software development, the lithography group offers also support for industrial and governmental partners in process development and feasibility studies.

Current topics of the lithography group include:

  • rigorous simulation of light diffraction from advanced masks, including defect-free and defective EUV-masks
  • modeling of modern chemical amplified resists, including model calibration by local and global optimizers
  • evaluation and optimization of lithographic imaging, mask, and source optimization using genetic algorithms

18th Fraunhofer IISB Lithography Simulation Workshop

We are pleased to be able to host our workshop again after a two-year break due to the pandemic.

The workshop will take place from May 25 to 27, 2023 in Behringersmühle (Germany) in the heart of Franconian Switzerland.
 

Further information

The book

A. Erdmann, Optical and EUV Lithography - A Modeling Perspective, SPIE, 2021

is intended to introduce students with backgrounds in physics, optics, computational engineering, mathematics, chemistry, material science, nanotechnology, and other areas to the fascinating field of lithographic techniques for nanofabrication. It is also suitable for helping senior engineers and managers expand their knowledge of alternative methods and applications. The material for the book was compiled during many years of lecturing on optical lithography technology, physical effects, and modeling at the Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, as well as in preparation for dedicated courses on special aspects of lithography.

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