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Lithographic apparatus and sensor therefor

US8629418B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2006
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/7085
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor for use at substrate level in a high numerical aperture lithographic apparatus, the sensor having a transparent plate that covers a sensing element and includes elements that improve coupling of radiation into the sensing element. The improved coupling elements include a flowing liquid medium disposed between the transparent plate and the sensing element.

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