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The system utilizes real-time tin droplet triggering to generate synchronized, adjustable delay trigger signals for laser pulses, enabling highly accurate interaction between the droplet and the laser pulse at the target space. The synchronization control performance of the system was demonstrated on a custom-built LPP-EUV test platform. Key achievements include sub-nanosecond timing resolution for trigger signals, and precise delay control, enabling stable operation at shooting repetition rates of 25\u00a0kHz. The system also achieves 10\u00a0kHz droplet image acquisition and sub-micrometer droplet position calculation accuracy. These capabilities enable reliable evaluation of shooting control performance. Experimental results demonstrate a simulated shooting accuracy of 3.29\u00a0\u03bcm (3\u03c3) in the target space, representing an 18.2\u00d7 improvement over non-target space. 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