Multiple stepped aperture repair of transparent photomask substrates

摘要

A method for repairing a transparent photomask substrate and a transparent photomask substrate repaired in accord with the method employ when eliminating a defect within a transparent photomask substrate a multi-stepped aperture having a series of progressive steps which separate a series of progressive plateaus. Each plateau has a plateau width and a step height such as to enhance transparent photomask substrate transmittance within the multi-stepped aperture. The method provides for efficient repair of a transparent photomask substrate.