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Sensor for use in a lithographic apparatus

US7282701B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 28, 2005
Grant dateOct 16, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/7085
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor for use at substrate level in a high numerical aperature lithographic apparatus, the sensor having a transparent plate that covers a sensing element and includes elements that improve coupling of radiation into the sensing element. The elements include Fresnel lenses, holographic optical elements, inverted Winston Cones, spherical lenses and surface roughening.

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