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Lithographic apparatus, lens interferometer and device manufacturing method

US7889315B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2006
Grant dateFeb 15, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70566
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lithographic apparatus includes an illumination system that is configured to condition a radiation beam; a projection system that is configured to project at least a portion of the radiation beam as a projected radiation beam; and a lens interferometer for sensing a wavefront state of the projected radiation beam. The lens interferometer is provided with a polarizing element so as to be capable of sensing a polarisation state of the projected radiation beam.

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