Immersion set and method for retrofitting an immersion objective with an immersion set
US11280993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B21/361
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An immersion set for retrofitting an immersion objective comprises at least one immersion fluid tank, at least one pump fluidly connected to the immersion fluid tank, and a control electronics unit configured at least to control the pump. A fastening device is configured to realize the load-bearing fastening of the at least one immersion fluid tank, the at least one pump and the control electronics unit on the immersion objective or on a mounting adapter for the immersion objective.
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