Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a device and a method used for controlling a polarization state of an emitted beam. SOLUTION: A polarization control unit is configured to adjust a polarization state of at least a part of an emitted beam. A measurement arrangement is configured to successively measure the polarization state of the part of the emitted beam. A feedback unit is configured to supply a signal to a polarization control arrangement based on the measured polarization state in order to correct the deviation of the polarization state of the part of the emitted beam from a desired polarization state. For instance, the correction makes the polarization state of the part of the emitted beam surely come into the desired polarization state or return to the desired polarization state. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system which enables radiation beams to be modulated. SOLUTION: In a lithographic apparatus, beams of radiation are projected onto an array of individually controllable elements such that the beams interfere. Radiation that is further modulated by the array of individually controllable elements is projected onto a substrate. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a method of filling a space between a curved lens element and a substrate or a substrate table with an immersion liquid in order to use the curved lens element and the immersion liquid in an immersion type lithographic apparatus. SOLUTION: A lens element 21 used in a projection system includes a concave side. The lens element 21 further includes a film and a nozzle, and the film covers at least the concave side of the lens element 21. The nozzle is configured so that it supplies/removes from a liquid 11 and/or a gas between the concave side and the film. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system and method for generating unpolarized radiation beam for substantially reducing variation in critical dimension in the pattern formed on a substrate. SOLUTION: A system and method for generating unpolarized beam from polarized beam are employed. The system comprises a radiation source and an unpolarizing system. The radiation source generates linear polarized beam. The unpolarizing system comprises a first optical path and a second optical path to split a linear polarized beam. The split first beam advances along the first optical path of a first optical path length. The split second beam advances along the second optical path having a second optical path length of different optical path length. The split first beam and second beam are synthesized to generate an unpolarized beam. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
A system and method are used to form incoherent beams from at least a partially coherent beam, such that interference or speckle patterns are substantially eliminated. A rotating optical element directs the partially coherent beam to reflect from an angular distribution changing element to form an incoherent beam. The partially coherent beam can be directed at varying angles or positions onto the angular distribution changing element through rotation of the rotating optical element. The angles can vary as a function of time.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods for compensating for the movement of a substrate in a lithographic apparatus during a pulse of radiation include providing a pivotable mirror configured to move a patterned radiation beam incident on the substrate in substantial synchronism with the substrate.