7.6 - Challenges in Nanoscale Patterning
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Practice Questions
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What is a key challenge in nanoscale patterning related to the size of features?
💡 Hint: Think about how small can features be made before they lose their clarity.
Why is overlay accuracy important?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if layers are not aligned.
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What is a major challenge posed by resolution limitations?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to detail as sizes are minimized.
Defect control is important because:
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of precision in patterning.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the high dependence on overlay accuracy, design a theoretical adjustment to a lithographic setup to enhance alignment precision. What tools could you employ?
💡 Hint: Consider technologies that are currently being implemented in high-tech industries.
Analyze a real-case scenario where a nanofabrication project failed due to defects. What was the cause of failure, and how could it have been prevented?
💡 Hint: Look at examples from academic papers that detail failures in nanotechnology projects.
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