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Radiation system and lithographic apparatus comprising the same

US7541603B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 2006
Grant dateJun 2, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/15
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical sensor apparatus for use in an extreme ultraviolet lithographic system is disclosed. The apparatus includes an optical sensor comprising a sensor surface and a removal mechanism configured to remove debris from the sensor surface. Accordingly, dose and/or contamination measurements may be carried out conveniently for the lithographic system.

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