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Lithographic apparatus with a fluid combining unit and related device manufacturing method

US8045135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2006
Grant dateOct 25, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70341
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system for tuning the refractive index of immersion liquid in an immersion lithographic apparatus is disclosed. Two or more immersion liquids of different refractive index are mixed together in order to achieve a desired refractive index. Further, the fluids may be conditioned and treated to maintain optical characteristics.

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