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Lithographic apparatus, method of deforming a substrate table and device manufacturing method

US9329501B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2012
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70783
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lithographic apparatus includes a projection system, a substrate table, a plurality of sensors, an actuator and a controller. The projection system is configured to project a patterned beam of radiation onto a substrate. The substrate table is configured to support the substrate and to move relative to the projection system. The plurality of sensors is configured to measure a deformation of the substrate table. The actuator is configured to deform the substrate table. The controller is configured to control the actuator to deform the substrate table based on measurements made by the sensors. The plurality of sensors is located on a first side of the substrate table opposite to a second side of the substrate table facing the projection system. The plurality of sensors is substantially stationary relative to the projection system.

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