Reflective mask blank having a programmed defect and method of producing the same, reflective mask having a programmed defect and method of producing the same, and substrate for use in producing the reflective mask blank or the reflective mask having a programmed defect

摘要

A reflective mask blank has a substrate (1) and a reflective multilayer film (3) formed on the substrate to reflect exposure light. The substrate has a base pattern (2) formed by a predetermined irregularity. On a surface of the reflective multilayer film formed on the base pattern, a step portion corresponding to the base pattern is formed as a programmed defect.