JP2017223889A - Positioning adjustment mechanism, exposure device and manufacturing method of article - Google Patents

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JP2017223889A
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PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a positioning adjustment mechanism making an adjustment operation of a piezoelectric actuator easy.SOLUTION: There is provided a positioning adjustment mechanism 100 for adjusting a position of a piezoelectric actuator 103 which drives a member to be driven 101 accommodated inside of a base, has a first adjustment part 102 which is releasably fixed an edge of the piezoelectric actuator 103 by a first fastening part 106 and is connected to the member to be driven 101, a driving mechanism 105 which is fixed at the other edge of the piezoelectric actuator 103 and moves a position of the piezoelectric actuator 103, and a second holding member 108 for releasably holding the driving mechanism 105 by a second fastening part 107. The driving mechanism 105 adjusts the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103 in a prescribed direction at a state that it is released from the second holding member 108 and the first adjustment part 102 is released from another edge.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

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本発明は、位置調整機構、露光装置及び物品の製造方法に関する。   The present invention relates to a position adjusting mechanism, an exposure apparatus, and an article manufacturing method.

振動や圧力などの力が加わると電圧が発生し、逆に電圧が加えられると伸縮する現象は圧電効果と呼ばれており、圧電効果を有する素子は、一般的に圧電素子、またはピエゾ素子と呼ばれている。圧電素子は電圧の制御によって微妙に伸縮変化させることが可能であるため、微小位置制御が可能なアクチュエータとして使用されている。
圧電アクチュエータの使用例として、例えば、特許文献１が挙げられる。特許文献１では、光路の途中に可変形鏡を配置して収差補正を行なっており、該可変形鏡の微小な位置制御を、圧電アクチュエータを使用して行っている。具体的には、ｍｍオーダーの厚さの薄鏡の裏面に対して、アクチュエータによって反射面の面外方向に駆動する力を加えることで任意の形状の反射面を作っている。圧電アクチュエータは、高分解能であるが圧電素子のストロークが短いため、補正ストロークを圧電素子のストローク内に収めるためには、圧電アクチュエータの位置調整が必要となる。特許文献２は、圧電素子が積層される積層方向にエンド部材をストローク可能な圧電ユニットを備え、圧電ユニットを収容するホルダとケーシングの外周面との間に間隙を有しているアクチュエータを開示している。 When a force such as vibration or pressure is applied, a voltage is generated, and conversely, a phenomenon that expands and contracts when a voltage is applied is called a piezoelectric effect. An element having a piezoelectric effect is generally a piezoelectric element or a piezoelectric element. being called. Since the piezoelectric element can be slightly expanded and contracted by controlling the voltage, it is used as an actuator capable of minute position control.
As an example of use of the piezoelectric actuator, for example, Patent Document 1 is cited. In Patent Document 1, a deformable mirror is arranged in the middle of an optical path to correct aberrations, and minute position control of the deformable mirror is performed using a piezoelectric actuator. Specifically, a reflective surface having an arbitrary shape is formed by applying a force that drives the thin mirror with a thickness on the order of mm to the out-of-plane direction of the reflective surface by an actuator. The piezoelectric actuator has a high resolution but the stroke of the piezoelectric element is short. Therefore, in order to keep the correction stroke within the stroke of the piezoelectric element, it is necessary to adjust the position of the piezoelectric actuator. Patent Document 2 discloses an actuator including a piezoelectric unit that can stroke an end member in a stacking direction in which piezoelectric elements are stacked, and having a gap between a holder that accommodates the piezoelectric unit and an outer peripheral surface of a casing. ing.

特開２０１５−１２６０３７号公報JP2015-126037 A 特開２０１５−１６１３４９号公報JP, 2015-161349, A

圧電アクチュエータの調整作業を行うために作業スペースを確保する必要がある。しかしながら、特許文献２では積層方向における位置の微調整が可能なだけで、調整作業時に作業スペースを確保できない。一方で、作業性を向上させるための作業スペースの拡大は、圧電アクチュエータを取り付ける装置のサイズの拡大につながるため望ましくない。また、組立工程・メンテナンス時などで、作業スペースの関係上、ある一定方向からのアクセスが出来ない状況になる場合も想定される。したがって、圧電アクチュエータを容易に調整できるような調整機構が必要になる。   It is necessary to secure a work space for adjusting the piezoelectric actuator. However, in Patent Document 2, only a fine adjustment of the position in the stacking direction is possible, and a work space cannot be secured during the adjustment work. On the other hand, an increase in work space for improving workability is not desirable because it leads to an increase in the size of a device to which a piezoelectric actuator is attached. In addition, there may be a case where access from a certain direction is not possible due to work space during assembly process and maintenance. Therefore, an adjustment mechanism that can easily adjust the piezoelectric actuator is required.

本発明は、例えば、圧電アクチュエータの調整作業を容易にする位置調整機構を提供することを目的とする。   An object of the present invention is to provide a position adjustment mechanism that facilitates adjustment work of a piezoelectric actuator, for example.

上記課題を解決するために、本発明の一側面である位置調整機構は、ベースの内部に収容された、物体を駆動させるアクチュエータの位置を調整する位置調整機構であって前記アクチュエータの一方の端部に、第１の締結部により解放可能に固定され、前記物体と接続する接続部と、前記アクチュエータの他方の端部に固定され、該アクチュエータの位置を移動させる駆動機構と、前記駆動機構を第２の締結部により解放可能に保持する保持部材と、を有し、前記駆動機構は、前記保持部材から解放され、前記接続部が前記一方の端部から解放された状態で、前記アクチュエータの位置を所定の方向に調節する。   In order to solve the above-described problem, a position adjustment mechanism according to one aspect of the present invention is a position adjustment mechanism that adjusts the position of an actuator that is housed in a base and that drives an object, and includes one end of the actuator. A connecting portion that is releasably fixed by a first fastening portion and connected to the object, a driving mechanism that is fixed to the other end of the actuator and moves the position of the actuator, and the driving mechanism A holding member that is releasably held by a second fastening portion, and the drive mechanism is released from the holding member, and the connection portion is released from the one end portion. Adjust the position in a predetermined direction.

本発明によれば、例えば、圧電アクチュエータの調整作業を容易にする位置調整機構を提供することができる。   According to the present invention, for example, it is possible to provide a position adjustment mechanism that facilitates adjustment work of a piezoelectric actuator.

第１実施形態を説明するための概略断面図である。It is a schematic sectional drawing for demonstrating 1st Embodiment. 第２実施形態を説明するための概略断面図である。It is a schematic sectional drawing for demonstrating 2nd Embodiment. 第３実施形態を説明するための概略断面図である。It is a schematic sectional drawing for demonstrating 3rd Embodiment. 第３実施形態を説明するための概略断面図である。It is a schematic sectional drawing for demonstrating 3rd Embodiment. 光学装置を適用した露光装置の構成を示す概略図である。It is the schematic which shows the structure of the exposure apparatus to which an optical apparatus is applied.

（第１実施形態）
図１を参照して、第１実施形態を説明する。図１（Ａ）は、第１実施形態に係る圧電アクチュエータの位置調整機構１００の断面図である。圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置を調整する位置調節機構１００は、第１調整部１０２、第１締結部１０６、駆動機構１０５、第２締結部１０７、第２保持部材１０８を含む。圧電アクチュエータ１０３は、ベースである第１保持部材１０４の内部に収容されている。被駆動部材１０１は、例えば薄鏡などの光学部材であり、圧電アクチュエータ１０３により駆動される。被駆動部材１０１は、接続部である第１調整部１０２を介して圧電アクチュエータ１０３と接続されている。第１調整部１０２の反対面は、第１締結部１０６により圧電アクチュエータ１０３の一方の端部と締結（固定）され、解放することが可能である。以下、解放することが可能であることを、解放可能であるとも記す。なお、被駆動部材１０１の変形自由度を向上させるために、被駆動部材１０１と第１調整部１０２間にヒンジ等の部材を介しても良い。また、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の他方（反対側）の端部は駆動機構１０５と締結されている。第２保持部材１０８は、第２締結部１０７により解放可能に駆動機構１０５を保持している。この構造により、圧電アクチュエータ１０３が駆動することで被駆動部材１０１と第１保持部材１０４や第２保持部材１０８との距離が変化し、被駆動部材１０１が変形する。 (First embodiment)
The first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1A is a cross-sectional view of the position adjustment mechanism 100 for the piezoelectric actuator according to the first embodiment. The position adjustment mechanism 100 that adjusts the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103 includes a first adjustment unit 102, a first fastening unit 106, a drive mechanism 105, a second fastening unit 107, and a second holding member 108. The piezoelectric actuator 103 is accommodated inside the first holding member 104 that is a base. The driven member 101 is an optical member such as a thin mirror, for example, and is driven by the piezoelectric actuator 103. The driven member 101 is connected to the piezoelectric actuator 103 via the first adjustment unit 102 that is a connection unit. The opposite surface of the first adjusting portion 102 is fastened (fixed) to one end of the piezoelectric actuator 103 by the first fastening portion 106 and can be released. Hereinafter, the fact that it can be released is also referred to as being possible to release. In order to improve the degree of freedom of deformation of the driven member 101, a member such as a hinge may be interposed between the driven member 101 and the first adjustment unit 102. The other end (opposite side) of the piezoelectric actuator 103 is fastened to the drive mechanism 105. The second holding member 108 holds the drive mechanism 105 so as to be releasable by the second fastening portion 107. With this structure, when the piezoelectric actuator 103 is driven, the distance between the driven member 101 and the first holding member 104 or the second holding member 108 changes, and the driven member 101 is deformed.

駆動機構１０５は、例えばガイドであり、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置移動を補助する。また駆動機構１０５を締結している第２締結部１０７を被駆動部材１０１側へ引き出し、その後に駆動機構１０５側に外力をかけることで、第２保持部材１０８と駆動機構１０５を離間させることが可能である。なお第２締結部の軸径は第２保持部材１０８の穴径よりも十分に小さいものとすることで摩擦力を発生させない機構となっている。   The drive mechanism 105 is a guide, for example, and assists the position movement of the piezoelectric actuator 103. The second holding member 108 and the drive mechanism 105 can be separated by pulling out the second fastening portion 107 that fastens the drive mechanism 105 to the driven member 101 side and then applying an external force to the drive mechanism 105 side. Is possible. Note that the shaft diameter of the second fastening portion is sufficiently smaller than the hole diameter of the second holding member 108, so that a frictional force is not generated.

図１（Ｂ）に示されるように、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置調整をする場合、まず第１締結部１０６を解放し、次に第２締結部１０７を被駆動部材１０１側へ引き出す。その状態で、駆動機構１０５側に被駆動部材１０１とは反対方向の外力をかけることで、圧電アクチュエータ１０３が所定の方向である被駆動部材１０１と反対方向に移動し、第１調整部１０２と圧電アクチュエータ１０３が離間する。離間スペースでは、例えばスペーサーを入れて位置調整を行うなどの作業を容易に行うことができる。本実施形態によると、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置を調整するための十分なスペースが確保されることにより、圧電アクチュエータ１０３を容易に調整することが可能になる。   As shown in FIG. 1B, when adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103, the first fastening portion 106 is first released, and then the second fastening portion 107 is pulled out to the driven member 101 side. In this state, by applying an external force in the direction opposite to the driven member 101 to the driving mechanism 105 side, the piezoelectric actuator 103 moves in a direction opposite to the driven member 101 which is a predetermined direction, and the first adjusting unit 102 The piezoelectric actuator 103 is separated. In the separation space, for example, operations such as adjusting the position by inserting a spacer can be easily performed. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to easily adjust the piezoelectric actuator 103 by securing a sufficient space for adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103.

（第２実施形態）
以下、図２を参照して、第２実施形態について説明する。図２（Ａ）は、第２実施形態に係る圧電アクチュエータの位置調整機構２００の断面図である。以下の説明において、第１実施形態と同一又は同等の構成部分については同一の符号を付し、その説明を簡略もしくは省略する。被駆動部材１０１は例えば薄鏡であり、第１調整部１０２と締結されている。第１調整部１０２の反対面は、第１締結部１０６により圧電アクチュエータ１０３と締結され、解放することが可能である。被駆動部材１０１の変形自由度を向上させるために、被駆動部材１０１と第１調整部１０２間にヒンジ等の部材を介しても良い。また、圧電アクチュエータ１０３において被駆動部材１０１の反対側は、第１保持部材１０４と締結している。前記構造から圧電アクチュエータ１０３が駆動することにより、被駆動部材１０１と第１保持部材１０４との距離が変化することにより、被駆動部材１０１が変形する。 (Second Embodiment)
Hereinafter, the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2A is a cross-sectional view of the position adjustment mechanism 200 for the piezoelectric actuator according to the second embodiment. In the following description, the same or equivalent components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is simplified or omitted. The driven member 101 is a thin mirror, for example, and is fastened to the first adjustment unit 102. The opposite surface of the first adjustment unit 102 is fastened to the piezoelectric actuator 103 by the first fastening unit 106 and can be released. In order to improve the degree of freedom of deformation of the driven member 101, a member such as a hinge may be interposed between the driven member 101 and the first adjustment unit 102. Further, the opposite side of the driven member 101 in the piezoelectric actuator 103 is fastened to the first holding member 104. When the piezoelectric actuator 103 is driven from the above structure, the distance between the driven member 101 and the first holding member 104 is changed, whereby the driven member 101 is deformed.

駆動機構１０５は例えばガイドであり、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置移動を補助する部材になる。また第２締結部１０７は解放することも可能である。ばね２０１は、駆動機構１０５と圧電アクチュエータ１０３に接続されており、第２締結部１０７を解放することでばねによる弾性力が発生する。なお、ばねに限られるものではなく、所定の方向に弾性力を発生させることができる弾性部材（付勢部材）であればよい。例えば、ばね２０１の代替としてシリンダ等を使用してもよい。   The drive mechanism 105 is, for example, a guide and serves as a member that assists the position movement of the piezoelectric actuator 103. Further, the second fastening portion 107 can be released. The spring 201 is connected to the drive mechanism 105 and the piezoelectric actuator 103, and an elastic force is generated by the spring by releasing the second fastening portion 107. In addition, it is not restricted to a spring, What is necessary is just an elastic member (biasing member) which can generate an elastic force in a predetermined direction. For example, a cylinder or the like may be used as an alternative to the spring 201.

図２（Ｂ）に示されるように、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置調整をする場合、まず第１締結部１０６を解放し、次に第２締結部１０７を被駆動部材１０１側へ引き出す。第２締結部１０７を被駆動部材１０１側へ引き出すことで、ばね２０１による弾性力が作用し、圧電アクチュエータ１０３が被駆動部材１０１と反対方向に移動して、第１調整部１０２と圧電アクチュエータ１０３が離間する。その結果、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置を調整するための十分なスペースが確保されることにより、圧電アクチュエータ１０３を容易に調整することが可能になる。   As shown in FIG. 2B, when adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103, the first fastening portion 106 is first released, and then the second fastening portion 107 is pulled out to the driven member 101 side. By pulling out the second fastening portion 107 to the driven member 101 side, an elastic force by the spring 201 acts, and the piezoelectric actuator 103 moves in the opposite direction to the driven member 101, so that the first adjusting portion 102 and the piezoelectric actuator 103 are moved. Are separated. As a result, a sufficient space for adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103 is secured, so that the piezoelectric actuator 103 can be easily adjusted.

（第３実施形態）
以下、図３及び図４を参照して、第３実施形態について説明する。図３（Ａ）は、第３実施形態に係る圧電アクチュエータの位置調整機構３００の断面図である。以下の説明において、上述した実施形態と同一又は同等の構成部分については同一の符号を付し、その説明を簡略もしくは省略する。構成の概略は以下の通りである。被駆動部材１０１は、例えば薄鏡であり、第１調整部１０２と締結されている。第１締結部１０６により第１調整部１０２と連結部材３０４が締結され、第１締結部１０６は解放することが可能である。被駆動部材１０１の変形自由度を向上させるために、被駆動部材１０１と第１調整部１０２間にヒンジ等の部材を介しても良い。第３締結部３０２は、圧電アクチュエータ１０３と連結部材３０４を締結し、第３締結部３０２は解放することが可能である。 (Third embodiment)
Hereinafter, the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view of the position adjustment mechanism 300 for the piezoelectric actuator according to the third embodiment. In the following description, the same or equivalent components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof is simplified or omitted. The outline of the configuration is as follows. The driven member 101 is a thin mirror, for example, and is fastened to the first adjustment unit 102. The first adjusting portion 102 and the connecting member 304 are fastened by the first fastening portion 106, and the first fastening portion 106 can be released. In order to improve the degree of freedom of deformation of the driven member 101, a member such as a hinge may be interposed between the driven member 101 and the first adjustment unit 102. The third fastening portion 302 can fasten the piezoelectric actuator 103 and the connecting member 304, and the third fastening portion 302 can be released.

圧電アクチュエータ１０３において、被駆動部材１０１の反対側は、第４締結部３０３により圧電アクチュエータ１０３と第２調整部３０１と第１保持部材１０４を締結している。第４締結部３０３は解放することが可能である。圧電アクチュエータ１０３が駆動することにより、被駆動部材１０１と第１保持部材１０４との距離が変化することにより、被駆動部材１０１が変形する。
圧電アクチュエータ１０３における第１保持部材１０４側は、第２締結部１０７と締結される駆動機構１０５を有する。駆動機構１０５は例えばガイドであり、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置移動を補助する部材になる。また第２締結部１０７は、解放することが可能である。ばね２０１は、駆動機構１０５と圧電アクチュエータ１０３に接続されており、第２締結部１０７を解放することでばねによる弾性力が発生する。なお、ばねに限られるものではなく、弾性力を発生させることができる弾性部材であればよい。例えば、ばね２０１の代替としてシリンダ等を使用してもよい。 In the piezoelectric actuator 103, the piezoelectric actuator 103, the second adjustment unit 301, and the first holding member 104 are fastened to the opposite side of the driven member 101 by a fourth fastening portion 303. The fourth fastening portion 303 can be released. When the piezoelectric actuator 103 is driven, the distance between the driven member 101 and the first holding member 104 is changed, whereby the driven member 101 is deformed.
The first holding member 104 side of the piezoelectric actuator 103 has a drive mechanism 105 that is fastened to the second fastening portion 107. The drive mechanism 105 is, for example, a guide and serves as a member that assists the position movement of the piezoelectric actuator 103. Further, the second fastening portion 107 can be released. The spring 201 is connected to the drive mechanism 105 and the piezoelectric actuator 103, and an elastic force is generated by the spring by releasing the second fastening portion 107. In addition, it is not restricted to a spring, What is necessary is just an elastic member which can generate | occur | produce an elastic force. For example, a cylinder or the like may be used as an alternative to the spring 201.

図３（Ｂ）に示されるように、被駆動部材１０１側から圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置調整をする場合、まず第１締結部１０６を解放し、次に第２締結部１０７を被駆動部材１０１側へ引き出す。そして、ばね２０１による弾性力が作用することで、圧電アクチュエータ１０３が被駆動部材１０１と反対方向に移動し、第１調整部１０２と連結部材３０４が離間する。その結果、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置を調整するための十分なスペースが確保されることにより、圧電アクチュエータ１０３を容易に調整することが可能になる。   As shown in FIG. 3B, when adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103 from the driven member 101 side, the first fastening portion 106 is first released, and then the second fastening portion 107 is moved to the driven member 101 side. Pull out to. Then, the elastic force by the spring 201 acts, so that the piezoelectric actuator 103 moves in the opposite direction to the driven member 101, and the first adjustment unit 102 and the connecting member 304 are separated. As a result, a sufficient space for adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103 is secured, so that the piezoelectric actuator 103 can be easily adjusted.

また、図４に示されるように、第１保持部材１０４側から圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置調整をする場合、まず第３締結部３０２を解放し、次に第４締結部３０３を解放することで、第２調整部３０１と第１保持部材１０４を離間することが可能になる。その結果、第２調整部３０１において、例えば位置調整用のスペーサー等を第２調整部３０１と第１保持部材１０４の間に挿入または抜去し、その後、第４締結部３０３と第３締結部３０２を締結することで、圧電アクチュエータ１０３の位置調整が可能になる。以上により、狭い作業スペースでも圧電アクチュエータ１０３を容易に調整でき、かつ複数の方向からも調整が可能となる。   Further, as shown in FIG. 4, when adjusting the position of the piezoelectric actuator 103 from the first holding member 104 side, firstly releasing the third fastening portion 302 and then releasing the fourth fastening portion 303, The second adjustment unit 301 and the first holding member 104 can be separated from each other. As a result, in the second adjustment unit 301, for example, a position adjusting spacer or the like is inserted or removed between the second adjustment unit 301 and the first holding member 104, and then the fourth fastening unit 303 and the third fastening unit 302. The position of the piezoelectric actuator 103 can be adjusted by fastening. As described above, the piezoelectric actuator 103 can be easily adjusted even in a narrow work space and can be adjusted from a plurality of directions.

（露光装置に係る実施形態）
図５は、位置調整機構によって位置調節されるアクチュエータにより駆動され、変形する光学装置を適用した露光装置の構成を示す概略図である。露光装置５０は、照明光学系ＩＬと、投影光学系ＰＯと、マスク５５を保持して移動可能なマスクステージＭＳと、基板５６を保持して移動可能な基板ステージＷＳと、基板５６を露光する処理を制御する制御部５１とを有する。以下の図において、上下方向（鉛直方向）にＺ軸を取り、Ｚ軸に垂直な平面内に互いに直交するＸ軸およびＹ軸を取っている。照明光学系ＩＬは、光源およびスリット（いずれも不図示）を含む。照明光学系ＩＬに含まれる光源から出射された光は、例えば、照明光学系ＩＬに含まれるスリットによって、ＸＹ方向に長い円弧状の露光領域をマスク５５上に形成することができる。マスク５５及び基板５６は、マスクステージＭＳ及び基板ステージＷＳによってそれぞれ保持されており、投影光学系ＰＯを介して光学的にほぼ共役な位置（投影光学系ＰＯの物体面及び像面の位置）に配置される。投影光学系ＰＯは、所定の投影倍率を有し、マスク５５に形成されたパターンを基板５６に投影する。そして、マスクステージＭＳ及び基板ステージＷＳを、投影光学系ＰＯの物体面と平行な方向（例えばＸＹ方向）に、投影光学系ＰＯの投影倍率に応じた速度比で走査させる。これにより、マスク５５に形成されたパターンを基板５６に転写することができる。 (Embodiment related to exposure apparatus)
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing a configuration of an exposure apparatus to which an optical device driven and deformed by an actuator whose position is adjusted by a position adjusting mechanism is applied. The exposure apparatus 50 exposes the illumination optical system IL, the projection optical system PO, the mask stage MS that can move while holding the mask 55, the substrate stage WS that can move while holding the substrate 56, and the substrate 56. And a control unit 51 for controlling processing. In the following drawings, the Z-axis is taken in the vertical direction (vertical direction), and the X-axis and the Y-axis perpendicular to each other are taken in a plane perpendicular to the Z-axis. The illumination optical system IL includes a light source and a slit (both not shown). The light emitted from the light source included in the illumination optical system IL can form, for example, an arc-shaped exposure region that is long in the XY direction on the mask 55 by a slit included in the illumination optical system IL. The mask 55 and the substrate 56 are respectively held by a mask stage MS and a substrate stage WS, and are optically conjugate positions (positions of the object plane and the image plane of the projection optical system PO) via the projection optical system PO. Be placed. The projection optical system PO has a predetermined projection magnification, and projects the pattern formed on the mask 55 onto the substrate 56. Then, the mask stage MS and the substrate stage WS are scanned in a direction (for example, XY direction) parallel to the object plane of the projection optical system PO at a speed ratio corresponding to the projection magnification of the projection optical system PO. Thereby, the pattern formed on the mask 55 can be transferred to the substrate 56.

投影光学系ＰＯは、台形鏡５２と、凹面鏡５３と、凸面鏡５４とを含むように構成される。照明光学系ＩＬから出射しマスク５５を透過した露光光は、台形鏡５２の第１面５２ａにより光路を折り曲げられ、凹面鏡５３の第１面５３ａに入射する。凹面鏡５３の反射面５３ａにおいて反射した露光光は、凸面鏡５４において反射し、凹面鏡５３の反射面５３ａに入射する。凹面鏡５３の反射面５３ａにおいて反射した露光光は、台形鏡５２の第２面５２ｂにより光路を折り曲げられ、基板上に結像する。このように構成された投影光学系ＰＯでは、凸面鏡５４の表面が光学的な瞳となる。   The projection optical system PO is configured to include a trapezoidal mirror 52, a concave mirror 53, and a convex mirror 54. The exposure light emitted from the illumination optical system IL and transmitted through the mask 55 has its optical path bent by the first surface 52 a of the trapezoidal mirror 52 and is incident on the first surface 53 a of the concave mirror 53. The exposure light reflected by the reflecting surface 53 a of the concave mirror 53 is reflected by the convex mirror 54 and enters the reflecting surface 53 a of the concave mirror 53. The exposure light reflected by the reflecting surface 53a of the concave mirror 53 is bent on the optical path by the second surface 52b of the trapezoidal mirror 52 and forms an image on the substrate. In the projection optical system PO configured in this way, the surface of the convex mirror 54 becomes an optical pupil.

上述した露光装置の構成において、第１実施形態乃至第３実施形態に記載の位置調整機構は、例えば、凹面鏡５３の反射面を変形するためのアクチュエータの位置を調節する調節機構として投影光学系に用いられうる。第１実施形態乃至第３実施形態のうちのいずれかの位置調整機構を備えた投影光学系を露光装置に用いることにより、位置調整されたアクチュエータにより凹面鏡５３の反射面を変形させることができ、投影光学系における光学収差を精度よく補正することができる。   In the configuration of the exposure apparatus described above, the position adjustment mechanism described in the first to third embodiments is used in the projection optical system as an adjustment mechanism that adjusts the position of an actuator for deforming the reflecting surface of the concave mirror 53, for example. Can be used. By using the projection optical system including the position adjustment mechanism of any one of the first to third embodiments for an exposure apparatus, the reflecting surface of the concave mirror 53 can be deformed by the position-adjusted actuator, Optical aberrations in the projection optical system can be accurately corrected.

なお、上記実施形態では、露光装置に適用する例を説明したが、上記実施形態に係る位置調整機構を備えた投影光学系を適用可能な装置は、例えば、基板上にレジストの潜像パターンを形成するリソグラフィ装置がある。その他、レーザ加工装置、眼底撮影装置、望遠鏡、投影光学系等にも適用可能である。なお、本発明は上記の実施形態に限定されるものではなく、本発明の実施に有利な具体例を示すにすぎない。また、上記の実施形態の中で説明されている特徴の組み合わせの全てが本発明の課題解決のために必須のものであるとは限らない。   In the above embodiment, an example of application to an exposure apparatus has been described. However, an apparatus to which the projection optical system including the position adjustment mechanism according to the above embodiment can be applied, for example, forms a latent image pattern of a resist on a substrate. There is a lithographic apparatus to form. In addition, the present invention can be applied to a laser processing apparatus, a fundus photographing apparatus, a telescope, a projection optical system, and the like. In addition, this invention is not limited to said embodiment, It shows only the specific example advantageous for implementation of this invention. In addition, not all combinations of features described in the above embodiments are essential for solving the problems of the present invention.

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本実施形態にかかる物品の製造方法は、例えば、半導体デバイス等のマイクロデバイスや微細構造を有する素子等の物品を製造するのに好適である。本実施形態の物品の製造方法は、基板に塗布された感光剤に上記の露光装置を用いて潜像パターンを形成する工程（基板を露光する工程）と、かかる工程で潜像パターンが形成された基板を現像する工程とを含む。さらに、かかる製造方法は、他の周知の工程（酸化、成膜、蒸着、ドーピング、平坦化、エッチング、レジスト剥離、ダイシング、ボンディング、パッケージング等）を含む。本実施形態の物品の製造方法は、従来の方法に比べて、物品の性能・品質・生産性・生産コストの少なくとも１つにおいて有利である。 (Embodiment related to article manufacturing method)
The method for manufacturing an article according to the present embodiment is suitable for manufacturing an article such as a microdevice such as a semiconductor device or an element having a fine structure, for example. In the method for manufacturing an article according to the present embodiment, a latent image pattern is formed on the photosensitive agent applied to the substrate using the above-described exposure apparatus (a step of exposing the substrate), and the latent image pattern is formed in this step. Developing the substrate. Further, the manufacturing method includes other well-known steps (oxidation, film formation, vapor deposition, doping, planarization, etching, resist stripping, dicing, bonding, packaging, and the like). The method for manufacturing an article according to the present embodiment is advantageous in at least one of the performance, quality, productivity, and production cost of the article as compared with the conventional method.

以上、本発明の好ましい実施形態について説明したが、本発明は、これらの実施形態に限定されず、その要旨の範囲内で種々の変形および変更が可能である。   As mentioned above, although preferable embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to these embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and change are possible within the range of the summary.

１００ 位置調整機構
１０１ 被駆動部材
１０２ 第１調整部
１０３ 圧電アクチュエータ
１０４ 第１保持部材
１０５ 駆動機構
１０６ 第１締結部
１０７ 第２締結部
１０８ 第２保持部材 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 Position adjustment mechanism 101 Driven member 102 1st adjustment part 103 Piezoelectric actuator 104 1st holding member 105 Drive mechanism 106 1st fastening part 107 2nd fastening part 108 2nd holding member

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ベースの内部に収容された、物体を駆動させるアクチュエータの位置を調整する位置調整機構であって、
前記アクチュエータの一方の端部に、第１の締結部により解放可能に固定され、前記物体と接続する接続部と、
前記アクチュエータの他方の端部に固定され、該アクチュエータの位置を移動させる駆動機構と、
前記駆動機構を第２の締結部により解放可能に保持する保持部材と、を有し、
前記駆動機構は、前記保持部材から解放され、前記接続部が前記一方の端部から解放された状態で、前記アクチュエータの位置を所定の方向に調節する、ことを特徴とする位置調整機構。 A position adjusting mechanism for adjusting the position of an actuator for driving an object housed in a base;
A connection portion that is releasably fixed to one end portion of the actuator by a first fastening portion and is connected to the object;
A driving mechanism fixed to the other end of the actuator and moving the position of the actuator;
A holding member that releasably holds the drive mechanism by a second fastening portion,
The position adjustment mechanism, wherein the drive mechanism is released from the holding member and adjusts the position of the actuator in a predetermined direction in a state where the connection portion is released from the one end portion. 前記保持部材と前記駆動機構の間に、前記駆動機構を前記所定の方向に付勢する付勢部材を有する
ことを特徴とする請求項１に記載の位置調整機構。 The position adjusting mechanism according to claim 1, further comprising an urging member that urges the driving mechanism in the predetermined direction between the holding member and the driving mechanism. 前記アクチュエータは、連結部材を介して前記接続部に固定されることを特徴とする１または請求項２に記載の位置調整機構。   The position adjusting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the actuator is fixed to the connection portion via a connecting member. 前記連結部材と前記アクチュエータは第３の締結部により固定され、前記連結部材と前記接続部は前記第１の締結部により解放可能に固定されることを特徴とする請求項３に記載の位置調整機構。   The position adjustment according to claim 3, wherein the connecting member and the actuator are fixed by a third fastening portion, and the connecting member and the connecting portion are releasably fixed by the first fastening portion. mechanism. 前記保持部材は第４の締結部により前記ベースに固定される、ことを特徴とする請求項１乃至４のうちいずれか１項に記載の位置調整機構。   The position adjusting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein the holding member is fixed to the base by a fourth fastening portion. 前記第４の締結部は、前記保持部材を前記ベースから解放可能に固定し、
前記保持部材は、前記ベースから解放された状態で、前記所定の方向の位置が調節される、ことを特徴とする請求項５に記載の位置調整機構。 The fourth fastening portion fixes the holding member so as to be releasable from the base,
The position adjustment mechanism according to claim 5, wherein the holding member is adjusted in position in the predetermined direction while being released from the base. 請求項１乃至６のうちいずれか１項に記載の位置調整機構により位置を調整されたアクチュエータにより位置が調節される光学部材を含むことを特徴とする露光装置。   An exposure apparatus comprising: an optical member whose position is adjusted by an actuator whose position is adjusted by the position adjusting mechanism according to claim 1. 請求項７に記載の露光装置を用いて基板を露光する工程と、
前記露光された前記基板を現像する工程と、を含む
ことを特徴とする物品の製造方法。


A step of exposing the substrate using the exposure apparatus according to claim 7;
Developing the exposed substrate. A method for manufacturing an article.


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