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Lithographic apparatus and method

US9383195B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2008
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 20, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N2021/95676
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of obtaining information indicative of the topography of a surface of a flexible substrate, the method including directing a beam of radiation at the surface of the flexible substrate; and detecting changes in intensity distribution, or angle of reflection, of the beam of radiation after the beam of radiation has been reflected from the surface of the substrate to obtain information indicative of the topography of the surface of the flexible substrate.

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