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Lithographic apparatus and device manufacturing method

USRE42849E1 · kind E1 · reissue

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Filing dateMay 22, 2008
Grant dateOct 18, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 22, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC —)General

Abstract

An immersion lithographic apparatus includes a voltage generator or power source that applies a potential difference to an object in contact with the immersion liquid such that bubbles and/or particles in the immersion liquid are either attracted or repelled from that object due to the electrokinetic potential of the surface of the bubble in the immersion liquid.

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