Abstract:
A lithographic projection apparatus is provided with a sensor for detecting one of luminescence radiation, desorbed particles, or free charges produced by an interaction of the projection beam with a material at surface of a substrate. The luminescence radiation, desorbed particles, or free charges are indicative of the dose delivered to the substrate, and can be detected close to the substrate or at the substrate level to avoid errors due to transmission variations in the optical path from the radiation source to the substrate.
Abstract:
In a lithographic projection system, the radiation energy delivered to the substrate needs to be accurately controlled. Attenuation by injecting an absorbent gas into a volume through which the radiation passes is a convenient way to control the energy. Additionally, the interaction between gasses and the radiation may be used to measure the energy of the radiation with minimal disruption to the radiation.