Turning Metal into L ight: The Story of EUV Plasma
Microchips are found in ever ything around us, and to make them ever smaller, more powerful, and m ore efficient, we need extremely precise light. Professor of EUV Plas ma Processes Oscar Versolato and his research group are investigating how they can generate this special, extremely ultraviolet light by c onverting microscopic droplets of molten tin into a kind of mini sun: a hot plasma that emits bright light.
We study the physics beh ind that process, from the basic principles to the eventual applicati on in advanced machines that ‘print’ microchips. In doing so, we contribute to new technology made possible by collaboration between a cademia, government, and industry.
DESCRIPTION: Turning Metal into Light: The Story of EUV Plasma Microch ips are found in everything around us, and to make them ever smaller, more powerful, and more efficient, we need extremely precise light. Professor of EUV Plasma Processes Oscar Versolato and his research gr oup are investigating how they can generate this special, extremely u ltraviolet light by converting microscopic droplets of molten tin int o a kind of mini sun: a hot plasma that emits bright light.We study t he physics behind that process, from the basic principles to the even tual application in advanced machines that ‘print’ microchips. In doing so, we contribute to new technology made possible by collabora tion between academia, government, and industry. END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR