The chemical characterization and reflectivity of the Al(1.0%wtSi)/Zr periodic multilayer

The reflectivity of Al(1.0%wtSi)/Zr multilayer with 40 periods has been measured in the region of 17-19 nm. Experimental peak reflectivity is 41.2% at 5° incidence angle. However, the corresponding theoretical value for an ideal Al(1.0%wtSi)/Zr multilayer is 70.9%. In order to explain the difference between theoretical and experimental reflectivity, the multilayer has been characterized by X-ray diffraction and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Based on this analysis, the four impact factors responsible for the loss of reflectivity are inhomogeneous crystallization of aluminum, contamination of the multilayer, surface oxidized layer and interdiffusion between Al and Zr layers. The effects of different impact factors on the EUV reflectivity of the Al(1.0%wtSi)/Zr multilayer have been introduced independently by means of corresponding simulations.

► We use XPS and XRD to research the structure of the multilayer. ► Four impact factors are responsible for the loss of theoretical reflectivity. ► Through the EUV simulation, the simulated reflectivities of factors are presented.