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Radiation source and lithographic apparatus

US10394141B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 27, 2017
Grant dateAug 27, 2019
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Expiry dateJul 27, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/206
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A radiation source comprising a fuel source configured to deliver fuel to a location from which the fuel emits EUV radiation. The radiation source further comprises an immobile fuel debris receiving surface provided with a plurality of grooves. The grooves have orientations which are arranged to direct the flow of liquid fuel under the influence of gravity in one or more desired directions.

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