Patent ID: 7777864
Filing Date: 2010-08-17
Classification: B82Y,G03F

Abstract:
1. A near-field exposure apparatus for exposing a substrate to light via an exposure mask under a condition that the exposure mask is close to the substrate, said apparatus comprising: a pressure adjustable container configured to control a relative position of the exposure mask to the substrate by adjusting a pressure of said pressure adjustable container, wherein said pressure adjustable container has a structure adapted to be tightly closed with the exposure mask being held mounted, so as to prevent volatile substances or foreign substances from entering into said pressure adjustable container, wherein the pressure of said pressure adjustable container is adjustable through a change in capacity of said pressure adjustable container and wherein a portion of said pressure adjustable container is deformable so that the pressure of said pressure adjustable container is adjustable through a change in capacity thereof due to deformation of said pressure adjustable container.