Replacement apparatus for an optical element

Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With support

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07995296

ABSTRACT:
A replacement apparatus for an optical element mounted between two adjacent optical elements in a lithography objective has a holder for the optical element to be replaced, which holder can be moved into the lithography objective through a lateral opening in a housing of the same.

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