Photocopying – Projection printing and copying cameras – Illumination systems or details
Patent
1989-08-07
1990-06-05
Hayes, Monroe H.
Photocopying
Projection printing and copying cameras
Illumination systems or details
355 53, G03B 2772
Patent
active
049318306
ABSTRACT:
A projection exposure apparatus is provided with an illuminating optical system for illuminating a reticle having a predetermined fine pattern, a projection optical system for projecting the pattern of the reticle onto a wafer, and diaphragm means so constructed as to vary the aperture of a diaphragm of the projection optical system, wherein means for receiving information on the pattern present on the reticle, and means for determining a diaphgram aperture capable of eliminating the high-order diffracted light generated by the pattern of the reticle according to information as stated above and controlling the aperture of variable diaphragm means of the projection optical system, are provided.
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Hirukawa Shigeru
Kameyama Masaomi
Nakamura Shin-ichi
Suto Takeshi
Suwa Kyoichi
Hayes Monroe H.
Nikon Corporation
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