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Lithographic apparatus, device manufacturing method, seal structure, method of removing an object and a method of sealing

US8390778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 2010
Grant dateMar 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 16, 2031

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

Abstract

A lithographic apparatus for immersion lithography is disclosed in which a seal between different parts of a substrate table is arranged to be easily applied and removed and in an embodiment, reduces transmission of forces between the different parts.

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