Abstract:
During a scanning exposure a support structure is moveable relative to a beam of radiation conditioned by an illuminator along a scanning path, and a substrate table is movable relative to the patterned radiation beam along a scanning path. An image transformation optic is arranged between the support structure and the substrate table. The image transformation optic is movable so as to control the characteristics of the image formed on the substrate such that the image can be transformed between a first configuration and a second configuration, the second configuration being inverted relative to the first configuration in a direction along the scanning path.
Abstract:
A lithographic apparatus having a programmable patterning device and a projection system. The programmable patterning device is configured to provide a plurality of radiation beams. The projection system has a lens group array configured to project the plurality of radiation beams onto a substrate. The projection system further includes a focus adjuster in an optical path corresponding to a lens group of the lens group array. The focus adjuster has an optical element having substantially zero optical power.
Abstract:
An exposure apparatus (1) including a projection system (12, 14) configured to project a plurality of radiation beams onto a target; a movable frame (8) that is at least rotatable around an axis (10); and an actuator system (11) configured to displace the movable frame to an axis away from an axis corresponding to the geometric center of the movable frame and to cause the frame to rotate around an axis through the center of mass of the frame.
Abstract:
A lithographic apparatus includes a support constructed to support a patterning device, the patterning device being capable of imparting a radiation beam with a pattern in its cross-section to form a patterned radiation beam; a substrate table constructed to hold a substrate; a projection system configured to project the patterned radiation beam onto a target portion of the substrate; a sensor array positioned and arranged to detect an acoustic wave from a movable part of the lithographic apparatus, a controller, the controller having a controller input connected to the sensor array so as to receive a sensor array output signal, and a controller output connected to at least one actuator arranged to act on the movable part, the controller being arranged to: calculate a movement of the movable part from the sensor array output signal, and drive via the controller output the at least one actuator in response to the calculated movement.
Abstract:
A radiation collector comprising a first collector segment comprising a plurality of grazing incidence reflector shells configured to direct radiation to converge in a first location at a distance from the radiation collector, a second collector segment comprising a plurality of grazing incidence reflector shells configured to direct radiation to converge in a second location at said distance from the radiation collector, wherein the first location and the second location are separated from one another.
Abstract:
A projection system, configured to project a radiation beam onto a target, includes a rotatable frame (8) configured to rotate about an axis defining a tangential direction and a radial direction, wherein the rotatable frame holds a lens configured to focus the radiation beam in only the tangential or radial direction; and a stationary part comprising a substantially stationary lens configured to focus the radiation beam in only the other of the tangential or radial direction. Provisions are made to prevent moments to be exerted on the lens held by the rotatable frame.