Abstract:
PURPOSE: A lithography apparatus, a method for controlling the same, and a method for manufacturing a device using the same are provided to reduce the generation risk of imaging defects by supplying immersing liquid into a space between a projection system and an opposite surface. CONSTITUTION: Patterned radiation beam directs toward a substrate through a projection system. The substrate is supported by a table. A liquid handling system supplies immersing liquid into a space between the projection system and an opposite surface. The structure of an opening(70) affects the influence of a liquid handling structure(12) in which the liquid is contained. A controller controls the operation of the table with respect to the liquid handling system.
Abstract:
PURPOSE: A lithography apparatus and a method for manufacturing a device are provided to control the flow of fluid through a fluid inlet by varying the flux of the fluid. CONSTITUTION: An illuminator(IL) receives a radiation beam(B) from a radiation source(SO). The illuminator includes an adjusting unit(AD) which adjusts the angular intensity distribution of the radiation beam. The radiation beam passes through a projection system(PS) and is focused on the target parts(C) on a substrate(W). A first location setting unit(PM) accurately locates a pattern device(MA). A substrate table(WT) moves to locate the target parts in the path of the radiation beam.
Abstract:
A fluid handling structure is disclosed in which measures are taken to increase the speed at which meniscus breakdown occurs. Measures include the shape of a plurality of fluid extraction openings and the shape and density of a plurality of fluid supply openings in the fluid handling structure.
Abstract:
An immersion lithographic apparatus is described in which a liquid removal device is arranged to remove liquid from the substrate, e.g. during exposures, through a plurality of elongate slots arranged along a line and angled to that line. The liquid removal device may act as a meniscus pinning device in an immersion hood or may be used in a drying device to remove a droplet from the substrate.