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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7411658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 2005
Grant dateAug 12, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2026

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

Abstract

A protrusion is provided on a barrier member which at least partly confines a liquid between a projection system and a substrate. The protrusion is closer to the projection system than other parts of the barrier member to promote a meniscus of liquid to adhere between the protrusion and the projection system.

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