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Reflection and refraction optical system and projection exposure apparatus using the same

US5715084A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 5, 1995
Grant dateFeb 3, 1998
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S359/90
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reflection and refraction optical system includes a polarization beam splitter, a concave mirror, a lens group and a quarter waveplate, wherein an additional waveplate is provided to transform S-polarized light from the polarization beam splitter into circularly polarized light.

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