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Method for cleaning a surface of a component of a lithographic projection apparatus, lithographic projection apparatus, device manufacturing method and cleaning system

US7116394B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2003
Grant dateOct 3, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70925
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A cleaning system for removing contamination from at least a part of a surface of a component in a lithographic projection apparatus is disclosed. The cleaning system includes an electric field generator that generates an electric field to provide cleaning particles near the surface of the component.

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