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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7779781B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2004
Grant dateAug 24, 2010
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2028

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

Abstract

In an immersion lithography apparatus, the immersion liquid is supplied from a tank via a flow restrictor. The liquid held in the tank is maintained at a substantially constant height above the flow restrictor to ensure a constant flow of liquid.

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