摘要 |
<p>A method and apparatus for loading a substrate (W) onto a substrate table (WT) then moving the substrate table such that, in the reference frame of the substrate, the substrate table accelerates downwards with an acceleration which is at least 10% of the acceleration due to gravity, thereby reducing friction between the substrate and the substrate table such that deformations of the substrate may at least partially dissipate from the substrate.</p> |