purposes of performing nano-pattern transfer. In order to improve the etch durability, post
apply bake (PAB) and mixing two resists platforms were investigated. These resists showed
a promising etch durability for efficient pattern transfer with films as thin as 5 nm. Etch rate,
surface roughness, evolution of the refractive index of these materials are presented to
establish a good baseline and select appropriate candidate materials for patterning beyond …