Lithographic mask structure and lithographic process

摘要

There is disclosed a lithographic mask structure which comprises a masking material support film and an annular support substrate for supporting the masking material support film at the periphery, the masking material support film containing a fluorescent substance. Also disclosed is a lithographic process for exposing a photosensitive material to irradiation with a radiation beam through a masking material support film provided with a masking material pattern-wise.