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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

US7894040B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 5, 2004
Grant dateFeb 22, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2028

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

Abstract

A lithographic apparatus is provided in which exposure is carried out by projecting through an aqueous solution of alkali metal halide(s), the solution being in contact with the substrate to be exposed.

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