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Temperature adjustment apparatus, exposure apparatus having the same, and device fabricating method

US6992306B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2004
Grant dateJan 31, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF25B2321/0212
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A temperature adjustment apparatus for adjusting the temperature of an optical member includes a first radiation mechanism, with a first radiation member, that transfers the radiation heat between a predetermined area of the optical member and for adjusting the temperature of the optical member by the first radiation member; and a shielding member for reducing radiation heat transferred to an area other than the determined area among the radiation heat from the first radiation member.

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