Which consequence results when imperfections induce wavefront overlap in photolithography?

💡 Explanation

Aberrations cause some light waves to travel different path lengths. Therefore, **optical interference** occurs at the wafer due to the unequal path lengths, leading to areas of constructive and destructive interference rather than ideally uniform exposure.

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