However, realizing the full growth potential of excimer laser gases also faces some constraints that must be tackled:
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Rising costs – Limited rare gas resources make excimers expensive, risking increased volatility.
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Impurity risks – Contaminants can critically damage optics and impair beam performance.
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Handling hazards – Gases like fluorine require extensive safety measures increasing overhead.
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Geopolitical issues – Production concentrated in just China and Japan amplifies supply risks.
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Alternative technologies – Emergence of competing solutions like free electron lasers could disrupt demand.
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Environmental concerns – Perfluorocarbon emissions from some gases face regulatory pressures.
Nevertheless, the unique performance benefits of excimer laser media will likely overcome these challenges through a combination of efficiency, recycling and technology improvements.
Post time: Nov-30-2023