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Supporting structure of optical element, exposure apparatus having the same, and manufacturing method of semiconductor device

US7113263B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2004
Grant dateSep 26, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70891
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A supporting structure for supporting an optical element includes a first supporting member for supporting the optical element, and a second supporting member for supporting the first supporting member. The value of a thermal expansion coefficient of the first supporting member is between those of the optical element and the second supporting member.

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