Abstract:
The invention relates to an optical arrangement for immersion lithography, comprising: at least one component (1) to which a hydrophobic coating (6, 7) is applied, the hydrophobic coating (6, 7) being exposed to UV radiation during operation of a projection lens, and the at least one component (1) being wetted at least in part by an immersion fluid during operation of the projection lens. The hydrophobic coating (6, 7) comprises at least one UV-resistant layer (6) that absorbs and/or reflects UV radiation at a wavelength of less than 260 nm.
Abstract:
A reticle (18) for use in a microlithographic projection exposure apparatus, comprises a reticle body (42) containing a pattern (16) and reticle coupling means (36), by means of which the reticle body (42) can be detachably coupled with a reticle-chuck (30). The reticle coupling means (36) are adapted such that the coupling of the reticle (18) with the reticle-chuck (30) can be effected by magnetic forces. Further, a Reticle-chuck (30) is provided which comprises a support unit (60) and chuck coupling means (38), by means of which a reticle (18) can be detachably coupled with the support unit (60). The chuck coupling means (38) are adapted such that the coupling of the reticle (18) with the support unit (60) can be effected by magnetic forces. Furthermore, a reticle positioning system (28) is described, wherein such a reticle (18) and such a reticle-chuck (30) are coupled to form a chuck-unit (32). Finally, an optical system having an illumination device (12) for illuminating an optical reticle (18) containing a pattern (16) and a projection objective (14) for imaging the reticle pattern (16) is provided with such a reticle positioning system (28).
Abstract:
The invention relates to an optical arrangement for immersion lithography, comprising: at least one component (1) to which a hydrophobic coating (6, 7) is applied, the hydrophobic coating (6, 7) being exposed to UV radiation during operation of a projection lens, and the at least one component (1) being wetted at least in part by an immersion fluid during operation of the projection lens. The hydrophobic coating (6, 7) comprises at least one UV-resistant layer (6) that absorbs and/or reflects UV radiation at a wavelength of less than 260 nm.