Lithographic projection apparatus using catoptrics in an optical sensor system, optical arrangement, method of measuring, and device manufacturing method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7116401
APP PUB NO 20040189964A1
SERIAL NO

10740823

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A lithographic projection apparatus according to an embodiment of the invention includes a measurement system configured to determine a position of a target portion of a substrate, using at least one among an optical sensing operation and an optical detecting operation. The position is determined via an optical path that includes at least one catoptrical system arranged to have an imaging function of at least one dioptrical element.

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ASML NETHERLANDS B VP O BOX 324 VELDHOVEN 5500 AH

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Bruinsma, Anastasius Jacobus Anicetus Delft, NL 15 102
Hoogendam, Christiaan Alexander Veldhoven, NL 205 9950
Nijmeijer, Gerrit Johannes Eindhoven, NL 14 265
Vanneer, Roeland Nicolaas Maria Eindhoven, NL 7 86

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