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Catoptric reduction projection optical system and exposure apparatus using the same

US7232233B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2002
Grant dateJun 19, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70233
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A catoptric reduction projection optical system that uses light of light with a wavelength of 200 nm or less includes six light-reflecting mirrors arranged from an object side to an image side such that said mirrors basically form a coaxial system, wherein a third mirror in said six mirrors is located at a pupil position of said optical system.

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