Pellicles and membranes for use in a lithographic apparatus

    公开(公告)号:IL312810A

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-01

    申请号:IL31281024

    申请日:2024-05-12

    Abstract: A method for forming a pellicle for use in a lithographic apparatus is disclosed. The method comprises: providing a porous membrane formed from a first material; applying at least one layer of two-dimensional material to at least one side of the porous membrane; and applying a capping layer to the at least one layer of two-dimensional material on at least one side of the porous membrane such that the at least one layer of two-dimensional material is disposed between the or each capping layer and the porous membrane. The at least one layer of two-dimensional material acts to close the adjacent side of the porous membrane and to form a smoother and flatter exterior surface of the pellicle. Advantageously, this allows the porous membrane to be protected from etching whilst reducing EUV flare, regardless of the material used for the capping layer.

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