"They are so disrespectful. Why can't we synthesize high-end photoresist materials?"
In the question and answer room of Kyungshu University, a girl wearing jeans and a plain plaid shirt spoke with indignation, because news reports circulating on the Internet showed that Xu Yun seemed to have two words written on his face with indignation.
angry.
"How can they know Professor Xu's strength?"
"They are just a bunch of arrogant guys. The photoresist parameters synthesized by Professor Xu are much higher than them." Another girl with a ponytail wearing a pair of round-frame myopia glasses also took over and echoed.
As he spoke, his eyes full of reverence fell involuntarily on Xu Yun who was sitting in his seat.
Today Xu Yun originally planned to communicate with Liu Jingying about the synthesis technology of new photoresist.
This is something he promised before.
Liu Jingying's two graduate students also came over excitedly to observe.
As a result, it was interrupted by a news report from Neon Media, so the above situation happened.
Xu Yun looked at the report that Benben pushed for him, and there was no obvious change in the expression on his face.
The person in the photo is Kimura Ryohei, the current president of Shin-Etsu. As a leading company in the photoresist field, it is normal for him to say this, occupying a large share of the high-end photoresist market. It has maintained an absolute leading position in the photoresist market all year round. Seeing that this calmness is about to be broken, I am afraid that no one can maintain their usual composure.
Always make some statement to the outside world to declare your position.
Unfortunately, this is destined to be self-deception.
"Now it's not just Shin-Etsu Chemical, but several other leading photoresist companies in Neon have also made similar remarks."
"They all made it clear that we couldn't synthesize high-end photoresists."
"I'm afraid many people on the outside are waiting to see our jokes."
Liu Jingying frowned at this moment and briefly stated the current situation, deeply worried about the current situation.
There is no high-end chip production line in China, and it is impossible to conduct specific stability tests on new photoresists. Overseas wafer factories are even less likely to give up their original partners and take risks to try new materials.
It is indeed difficult to convince the outside world based on the published detection parameters alone.
Maybe if this continues for a long time, it will affect domestic netizens and cause pressure from public opinion.
After all, many people online do not have the ability to think for themselves.
It’s easy to be led by others.
Xu Yun looked away from the screen, raised his gaze to Liu Jingying and expressed his thoughts.
"Distorting facts, smearing and spreading rumors is just a manifestation of their inner fear."
"If we were technologically advanced everywhere, some people would not be able to sleep."
When he said this, a smile appeared on his lips, obviously he had already thought of a plan.
"I wonder what Professor Xu plans to do?" Liu Jingying asked proactively.
"Didn't the other party say that even if we get the detailed paper, it is absolutely impossible to synthesize high-end photoresist? Then publish the paper and let the entire academic community judge the authenticity of the new photoresist material." Xu Yun told with a relaxed face Liu Jingying's own plan, and then specifically added: "In the past few days, I have almost completed the academic paper on the new photoresist material."
The words just fell.
Two exclamations suddenly came from the question and answer room.
"Wow."
Even Liu Jingying, a mentor, couldn't help but take a breath.
"So fast?"
Being able to appear here as a professor today, Liu Jingying is very familiar with writing academic papers.
In particular, major papers must strive for excellence.
Often multiple revisions are required.
The entire process will take no time at all.
But Xu Yun completed the thesis in just a few days, which naturally makes people marvel.
Liu Jingying was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered and said sheepishly: "Professor Xu is the only person in the country who can be so efficient in writing papers."
"It would be great if I could write papers as easily as Professor Xu. Every time I write a paper, it feels like dystocia."
"We cannot envy Professor Xu's talent." The pony-tailed girl recognized her companion's words very much.
After listening to the praises of several people, Xu Yun explained: "Actually, it is not difficult to write a paper as long as you master the method, but I can finish it so quickly this time thanks to Benben's help." He did not choose to show off on this matter. Deliberately pretending to be sophisticated.
But when these words fell into the ears of others, they seemed surprised, and they couldn't help but ask questions.
"Has Benben been updated enough to write a paper?"
"Wouldn't that save trouble in the future?"
The two graduate students looked at each other, and their eyes suddenly revealed a fiery gaze.
As fans of Xu Yun, they naturally knew the recently popular artificial intelligence model Benben very well, but they did not expect that Benben had grown up enough to help write papers.
This is definitely good news.
Especially for people who find writing papers a pain.
It's a pity that this joy didn't appear in my heart for long before Xu Yun poured cold water on it mercilessly.
"It just provides some auxiliary functions. Although it can save the time of writing papers, the specific content still needs to be completed by yourself."
As Benben continues to learn and iterate, its functions will naturally become more powerful.
There is nothing wrong with helping with writing a paper.
In the past few days, he relied on Benben's help to complete the writing of a new photoresist material in a short period of time.
But there was one thing he didn't say. Although Benben could only assist in writing papers now, once the version is upgraded to version 3.0, his capabilities would definitely be further expanded.
Perhaps at that time, you only need to provide core data, and high-quality papers can be automatically generated.
Of course, the functions open to the outside world will definitely be restricted to prevent those who are interested in using them in individual places to affect social order.
"So this is ah."
When the two female graduate students heard Xu Yun's answer, they did not hide the disappointment on their faces.
This made Liu Jingying next to her look a little confused, and she couldn't help but answer immediately: "Can you two be a little more ambitious? Each of you will publish at least one paper for me this year." While criticizing, he also did not forget to arrange a A task comes out.
The faces of the two women immediately turned the color of bitter melon.
"No, mentor."
Liu Jingying ignored his two graduate students and turned his attention to Xu Yun to ask again.
"Does Professor Xu have a favorite journal?"
"I do not plan to submit the paper to a journal this time, but to publish it publicly."
Xu Yun shook his head and answered Liu Jingying.
Submissions to journals still need to be reviewed according to the normal process, and it will probably take a lot of time until the paper is published. Since Kimura Ryohei and the outside world want to know the powerful performance of the new photoresist, it must be that the sooner the paper is published, the better. save time.
Naturally, Liu Jingying would not question Xu Yun's decision. He just nodded and said nothing more.
Because it was difficult to continue the discussion on this matter today, Liu Jingying finally took the initiative to leave and wait for the paper to be released to conduct research and study based on the content of the paper.
After they left, Xu Yun stopped delaying.
Open the paper I just completed on the synthesis direction of new photoresist materials again.
After re-examining and confirming that there are no problems, immediately upload it to a public website where scholars like to gather.
Announced to conquer high-end photoresist.
"I want to see what else Neon has to say this time."
Looking at the successfully published papers on the screen, Xu Yun murmured to himself and looked forward to the subsequent development.
Of course, he didn't just sit in front of the screen and wait for outside reactions. After completing this, he got up and went about his own business, without showing any concern about the situation.
Obviously he has a plan in mind.
…
The recent rise in the popularity of photoresist has undoubtedly attracted the attention of all parties in the academic community.
After all, the person involved is Xu Yun, who is known as the youngest genius in history.
The materials industry is particularly concerned about this.
Being able to develop a new type of photoresist with parameters that are higher than the high-end photoresists in the industry is undoubtedly a very happy thing for the entire material field.
Maybe new materials can be developed based on synthesis methods.
Therefore, they all want to know the truth of this matter.
I don’t know who first reported that Xu Yun had published a paper, which immediately aroused the interest of scholars in the materials field, and they immediately studied the paper to prove its authenticity.
In addition, the two core journals Science and Nature also immediately arranged expert teams to conduct reviews.
As the most influential journal in the world, they have the responsibility to report on the latest scientific progress. News such as new high-end photoresist semiconductor materials will definitely not be ignored.
"Professor Tonaco, do you think this is indeed a new type of high-end photoresist semiconductor material?"
Far away at the headquarters of Nature magazine in London, editor-in-chief Ivan asked Professor Tonaco, an authority in the field of materials, about photoresist with great anticipation, eager to get the final answer.
Although Xu Yun did not submit the paper to them individually this time, they still had to certify it.
There was a time when Tonaco didn't care much about Xu Yun, thinking that it was rare for a young man to make such great achievements in mathematics, and that he would never be able to achieve results if he wanted to enter the field of materials midway.
But reality denies his view.
Xu Yun not only developed a powerful coating material, but also successfully solved the cost problem of all-solid-state batteries.
Driving the battery revolution.
These two achievements alone are enough to prove its authority.
Under this circumstance, when he learned that Xu Yun had synthesized a new type of high-end photoresist semiconductor material, he was very interested. As soon as the paper was published, he led his students to verify it in the laboratory. As soon as he came to the conclusion, he hurried over to Ivan's side.
"Xu Yun is definitely the most talented genius I have ever seen. He should really stay in the field of materials instead of studying mathematical problems."
"With him, the development of materials can be accelerated by at least a few decades."
Tonaco did not tell the result immediately, but complimented Xu Yun with emotion on his face.
He was obviously the oldest one, but he felt like he regarded Xu Yun as his teacher.
Although Ivan resented these scientists for showing off, he had to control his emotions and be as patient as possible when facing the leading figures in the field of materials.
However, he still realized something from this sentence, and the next second he quickly asked: "Professor Tonaco, are you saying that this new type of high-end photoresist is really feasible?"
"That's right." Tonaco nodded.
After giving Ivan a positive answer, he immediately explained in detail.
"According to the verification in our laboratory, this material does have various characteristics of photoresist, and the parameters are much higher than the high-end photoresist standards. Although it is not yet known how stable it is, there is no doubt that this is a new High-end photoresist synthesis method.”
"Very good."
"Then we will release this short message of scientific and technological achievements immediately." Ivan replied excitedly after hearing this.
Being able to make Tonako make such a high evaluation only shows that Xu Yun has once again confirmed great success in the field of materials.
Immediately afterwards, Ivan didn't care about entertaining Tonaco, and immediately made arrangements to take action.
Compared with the actions of Nature magazine, Science magazine is equally fast.
Basically, Xu Yun's results were verified as quickly as possible and the same results were obtained.
On April 25, 2020, Natural Sciences, the world's two most influential core journals, simultaneously released a text message announcing that Kyungshu University's Xu Yun team has successfully developed a new high-end photoresist.
This news immediately caused an uproar. Unexpectedly, the high-end photoresist technology mastered by Neon was really conquered.
And it is still leading in all aspects.
In addition, the journal Science and Nature also pointed out in a follow-up explanatory article that the synthesis of this new type of photoresist is more convenient and low-cost.
In other words, if the wafer factory uses this new type of photoresist, there will basically be no problem of insufficient production capacity. It can be said to be a major breakthrough in the field of semiconductor materials.
The domestic media will not let go of such exciting news that arouses passion and pride.
Almost as soon as the text message was released, multiple official accounts launched comprehensive reports.
When netizens saw the news reports from Neon, they were filled with indignation and wanted to jump over the wall to fight back. Now that they saw this news, they felt much better.
Under the relevant articles and videos, you can see the happy and proud comments from netizens.
"I feel comfortable now."
"I knew nothing was impossible if Xu Shen took action, and domestic photoresist finally rose to prominence."
"Who said we can't synthesize high-end photoresist? You must be completely dumbfounded now."
"Professor Xu is awesome."
“Now all we need is the matching high-end photolithography machine.”
"Our photoresist has low cost and high productivity. Will any wafer fabs be willing to cooperate with us?"
"I'm afraid our high-end photoresist won't be useful in a short time."
Although netizens are easily led, they like to pay attention to the situation in these industries. They know that in the absence of domestic high-end lithography machines, overseas wafer factories will never use new materials rashly.
Not to mention that this new type of photoresist will have no use in a short period of time. If a high-end photolithography machine cannot be manufactured, I am afraid that it will just stay there and eat dust with its technical achievements.
But who is in the worst mood at the moment, it must be Kimura Ryohei, the president of Shin-Etsu Chemical.
Facing reporters’ questions at a press conference, he publicly stated that it was impossible for Kyungshu University to synthesize high-end photoresist.
It's impossible even if they provide detailed papers.
This is out of trust in their own technology.
As a result, not long after I said this, I was slapped in the face by two core journals in the natural sciences.
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"This is a short message jointly released by Nature and Science. Xu Yun of Jingzhou University has indeed synthesized a new type of photoresist, and its production capacity, cost and parameters are higher than ours."
At the Shinetsu Industrial Headquarters in Higashiview, Makoto Sugihara, the person in charge of the photoresist business, reported the situation to Chairman Kimura Ryohei.
Kimura Ryohei sat on the chair. Although his face was forced to remain calm, his frown from time to time showed that he had already known about this.
Not in a good mood.
After listening to his subordinate's report, he slowly opened his eyes and raised his gaze.
First he glanced at the other person, and then asked: "So what if they can synthesize high-end photoresist? Are you worried about this?" He did not choose to respond directly.
Sugihara Makoto seemed to be really worried, and when asked, he organized his words to express his opinion.
"Currently, our high-end photoresist production capacity is insufficient, and we have even been forced to stop supplying to wafer fabs. Now that news of new photoresists suddenly appears, I am afraid that those wafer fabs will cooperate with them."
Looking at this matter from his perspective, it is quite normal to have such worries.
It is true that Shin-Etsu occupies a large share of the world's high-end photoresist, but its production capacity has been seriously insufficient recently.
It simply cannot meet the needs of partners.
Supply has to be temporarily suspended.
If the wafer fab cannot complete its orders on time, it is also possible to choose a new high-end photoresist manufacturer.
Unfortunately, as soon as Sugihara Makoto finished speaking, he was scolded by Kimura Ryohei.
"idiot."
After expletives, Ryohei Kimura stood up from his chair, walked up to Makoto Sugihara and asked a question.
"Let me ask you."
“Would a fab choose to use a brand new photoresist that has not been tested for stability?”
Sugihara Makoto thought for a while and replied: "The probability is very small."
What he said is not wrong. There is not enough photoresist for the wafer factory to extend the delivery. At least the situation is still within control.
But if there is a problem with the photoresist, the losses will be very heavy.
Under normal circumstances, photoresist must be tested for stability regardless of loss. Only when a certain number of chips are stably produced will it be gradually accepted by the market and become a mature product.
But without high-end photolithography machines and complete production lines, this is destined to be impossible to achieve.
After hearing Sugihara Makoto's answer, Kimura Ryohei's face became better and his brows relaxed.
Then he reached out and patted Sugihara Makoto on the shoulder, still maintaining the confidence he had at the press conference that day, and gave him a shot in the arm.
"Even if they are lucky enough to synthesize high-end photoresist, it will not affect our market share at all. You must know that they can't buy high-end photolithography machines at all now."
"As for developing high-end lithography machines by ourselves, it is even more impossible. You must know that chip manufacturing is a very large supply chain."
As a link in the high-end chip manufacturing supply chain, Kimura Ryohei is well aware of the difficulty of doing research on his own.
Because in addition to high-end photoresist and photolithography machines, other advanced equipment in the supply chain need to be solved.
It was this difficulty that made him very reassured. I believe that even if the genius Xu Yun participates in the research, it will still be impossible to localize the entire high-end chip supply chain.
(End of chapter)
