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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7119874B2 · kind B2 · utility

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48Claims
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Filing dateJun 23, 2004
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70341
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lithographic projection apparatus wherein a liquid supply system provides a space between a projection system and a substrate with liquid. The liquid supply system comprises a member. A liquid seal is formed between the member and the substrate by a flow of liquid. In an embodiment, the liquid seal is formed by a flow of liquid from an inlet to an outlet of the member.

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