Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-18
2005-01-18
Schwartz, Jordan M. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
With support
C359S290000, C359S846000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06844994
ABSTRACT:
In a system for specific deformation of optical elements in an imaging device, in particular in a projection exposure machine having a projection lens for micro-lithography, for the purpose of eliminating image errors or for active adjustment, piezoelectric elements are applied as actuators in the form of thin plates, films or layers to surfaces to be deformed, or integrated into them. In conjunction with an adaptronic servo loop having sensors, forces and/or moments are exerted on the optical elements for their specific deformation by means of a controlled activation of the piezoelectric elements as actuators.
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Gellrich Bernhard
Ittner Thomas
Melzer Frank
Mühlbeyer Michael
Sorg Franz
Carl Zeiss SMT AG
Schwartz Jordan M.
Stultz Jessica
Wells St. John P.S.
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