Holding apparatus, holding method, exposure apparatus and device manufacturing method

摘要

A reticle holder 18 has; a first suction section 63 facing a precision warrantable area AR1 having a predetermined surface precision, of a lower face Ra of a reticle R; a second suction section 64 facing a precision unwarrantable area AR2 outside of the precision warrantable area AR1; a pore 70a connected to a suction apparatus which draws out gas in a space between the lower face Ra of the reticle R and the first suction section 63, and a pore 70b connected to the suction apparatus 72 which draws out gas in the space between the lower face Ra of the reticle R and the second suction section 64. As a result, the reticle can be held stably, without deteriorating the surface precision of the precision warrantable area.