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Lithographic apparatus and method

US7473917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 16, 2006
Grant dateJan 6, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70916
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lithographic apparatus is provided with a measurement apparatus constructed and arranged to use surface plasmon resonance to detect contamination of a surface within the lithographic apparatus.

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