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Spectral purity filters for use in a lithographic apparatus

US9041912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2012
Grant dateMay 26, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG21K1/10
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

According to an aspect of the present invention, a spectral purity filter includes an aperture, the aperture being arranged to diffract a first wavelength of radiation and to allow at least a portion of a second wavelength of radiation to be transmitted through the aperture, the second wavelength of radiation being shorter than the first wavelength of radiation, wherein the aperture has a diameter greater than 20 μm.

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