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Method for modulating shapes of substrates

US6980282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 2002
Grant dateDec 27, 2005
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70875
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a method for modulating shapes of a substrate, having first and second opposed surfaces. This is achieved by creating a pressure differential between differing regions of the first opposed surface to attenuate structural distortions in the second opposed surface that results from external forces bearing on the substrate.

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