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Lithographic apparatus and a method of operating the apparatus

US8564757B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2010
Grant dateOct 22, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70925
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of cleaning an immersion lithographic apparatus is disclosed in which a cleaner is added to immersion liquid for use during exposure of a substrate. The cleaner may be a combination of a soap and a solvent. The cleaner maybe present at a concentration of less than 300 ppb.

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