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Exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7397534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2005
Grant dateJul 8, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/709
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The exposure system comprises a projection optical system that irradiates exposure light emitted from a mask onto a substrate, a first support member that supports the projection optical system, and a support structure that supports the first support member, wherein the support member supports the first support member at a position that is higher than the position at which the first support member supports the projection optical system.

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