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Reflecting mirror and exposure apparatus using the same

US7453623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2006
Grant dateNov 18, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70266
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A mirror apparatus including a reflecting mirror reflecting light, partition walls, the walls and the reflecting mirror defining a plurality of air chambers, and a regulator regulating air pressure in at least one of the air chambers. With this configuration, the front surface of the reflecting mirror is deformed into a smooth shape so as to correct optical aberration.

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