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Lithography apparatus

US6452662B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1999
Grant dateSep 17, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70108
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An illumination system for a microlithographic exposure apparatus comprised of an adjustable axicon, a variable zoom element, and a multipole illumination mode generating element. By controlling the optical components, the illumination mode can be varied continuously between conventional, annular, and multipole.

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