Which mechanism fundamentally limits resolution in extreme UV lithography using coherent laser light?

💡 Explanation

Diffraction fundamentally limits resolution because limitations on minimum feature size occurs due to the wave nature of light, wherein the Airy disk broadens, therefore diffraction determines resolution limits rather than material properties that affect contrast.

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