Provided is a method of controlling a fabrication cluster using a machine
learning system, the machine learning system trained developed using an
optical metrology model. A simulated approximation diffraction signal is
generated based on an approximation diffraction model of the structure. A
set of difference diffraction signal is obtained by subtracting the
simulated approximation diffraction signal from each of simulated fine
diffraction signals and paired with the corresponding profile parameters.
A first machine learning system is trained using the pairs of difference
diffraction signal and corresponding profile parameters. A library of
simulated fine diffraction signals and profile parameters is generated
using the trained first machine learning system and using ranges and
corresponding resolutions of the profile parameters. A measured
diffraction signal is input into the trained second machine learning
system to determine at least one profile parameter. The at least one
profile parameter is used to adjust at least one process parameter or
equipment setting of the fabrication cluster.