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Projection aligner with specific means for bending mirror

US4408874A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 7, 1981
Grant dateOct 11, 1983
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F9/70
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A projection aligner is provided wherein anamorphic metric distortion can be introduced in the projection image by employing a bending mirror that makes a slight change in magnification along one axis of the image. In one embodiment of the invention a pneumatic bending mechanism is employed and in another embodiment, a mechanical system is employed.

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