摘要:
A method for inspecting distortion characteristics of a projection optical system to be inspected by arranging a mask formed with measurement patterns at a plurality of predetermined positions on the object surface side of the projection optical system, transferring projected images of the plurality of measurement patterns onto a photosensitive substrate arranged on the image surface side of the projection optical system, and detecting transfer images of the measurement-patterns, includes:the step of exposing a mask, on which pairs of first and second measurement patterns are arranged adjacent to each other to be separated by a predetermined interval .DELTA.T in one direction at positions on the mask corresponding to a plurality of points at which distortion amounts are to be inspected in a projection view field of the projection optical system, onto the photosensitive substrate via the projection optical system;the step of exposing the mask onto the photosensitive substrate via the projection optical system after the mask and the photosensitive substrate are moved relative to each other by an amount determined by the interval .DELTA.T with respect to the state in the preceding step;the step of measuring relative displacements between overlapping images of the first and second measurement patterns at different image height points in the projection view field of the projection optical system; andthe step of calculating a value obtained by sequentially accumulating the measured relative displacements in units of image height values as a distortion amount at the corresponding image height point.
摘要:
An exposure apparatus illuminates a pattern with an energy beam and transfers the pattern onto a substrate via a projection optical system. The exposure apparatus includes a substrate stage on which the substrate is mounted and that moves within a two-dimensional plane holding the substrate. A supply mechanism supplies liquid to a space between the projection optical system and the substrate on the substrate stage. A recovery mechanism recovers the liquid and an auxiliary recovery mechanism recovers the liquid which could not be recovered by the recovery mechanism.
摘要:
An exposure apparatus exposes a substrate by projecting a pattern image onto the substrate through a liquid. The exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system by which the pattern image is projected onto the substrate, and a movable member which is movable relative to the projection optical system. A liquid-repellent member, at least a part of a surface of which is liquid-repellent, is provided detachably on the movable member, the liquid-repellent member being different from the substrate.
摘要:
A lithographic projection apparatus is arranged to project a pattern from a patterning device onto a substrate through a liquid confined to a space adjacent to the substrate. The apparatus includes a liquid diverter in the space to promote liquid flow across the space.
摘要:
An exposure apparatus illuminates a pattern with an energy beam and transfers the pattern onto a substrate via a projection optical system. The exposure apparatus includes a substrate stage on which the substrate is mounted and that moves within a two-dimensional plane holding the substrate. A supply mechanism supplies liquid to a space between the projection optical system and the substrate on the substrate stage. A recovery mechanism recovers the liquid and an auxiliary recovery mechanism recovers the liquid which could not be recovered by the recovery mechanism.
摘要:
An exposure apparatus illuminates a pattern with an energy beam and transfers the pattern onto a substrate via a projection optical system. The exposure apparatus includes a substrate stage on which the substrate is mounted and that moves within a two-dimensional plane holding the substrate. In addition, a supply mechanism supplies liquid to locally fill a space between the projection optical system and the substrate on the substrate stage with the liquid, and a recovery mechanism recovers the liquid. A plate is provided in at least a part of the periphery of a mounted area of the substrate on the substrate stage. The plate has a surface arranged at substantially the same height as a surface of the substrate mounted on the substrate stage.
摘要:
An exposure apparatus exposes a substrate by projecting a pattern image onto the substrate through a liquid. The exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system by which the pattern image is projected onto the substrate, and a movable member which is movable relative to the projection optical system. A liquid-repellent member, at least a part of a surface of which is liquid-repellent, is provided detachably on the movable member, the liquid-repellent member being different from the substrate.
摘要:
An exposure apparatus exposes a substrate by projecting a pattern image onto the substrate through a liquid. The exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system by which the pattern image is projected onto the substrate, and a movable member which is movable relative to the projection optical system. A liquid-repellent member, at least a part of a surface of which is liquid-repellent, is provided detachably on the movable member, the liquid-repellent member being different from the substrate.
摘要:
An immersion lithographic system for patterning a work piece arranged at an image plane and covered at least partly with a layer sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, includes: a source emitting electromagnetic radiation onto an object plane; a mask arranged at the object plane to relay the electromagnetic radiation toward the work piece; and an immersion medium contacting at least a portion of an immersion optics of the lithographic system and a portion of the work piece. The immersion medium is supplied through at least one orifice arranged in the immersion optics.
摘要:
An exposure apparatus exposes a substrate by projecting a pattern image onto the substrate through a liquid. The exposure apparatus includes a projection optical system by which the pattern image is projected onto the substrate, and a movable member which is movable relative to the projection optical system. A liquid-repellent member, at least a part of a surface of which is liquid-repellent, is provided detachably on the movable member, the liquid-repellent member being different from the substrate.