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Optical lithography has been successful in achieving deep sub-wavelength images by the continuous improvement of lens systems, resists and the introduction of phase shift masks. One of the key challenges in attempting to pattern feature sizes less than 32nm is the ability to minimize feature roughness while maintaining acceptable process throughput. Control of linewidth roughness (LWR) is critical,...