The “Electron Shower” That’s Revolutionizing Microchip Manufacturing

The “Electron Shower” That’s Revolutionizing Microchip Manufacturing

Scientists have cracked a long-standing challenge in thin-film electronics. We are surrounded by electronic devices to such an extent that we often overlook the intricate technology behind them. A simple action like picking up a smartphone rarely prompts us to consider the complexity built into it. Inside, hundreds of miniature components operate in harmony, each [...]

The “Electron Shower” That’s Revolutionizing Microchip Manufacturing – DG Verifications & Stats

Argon plasma in the vacuum chamber during magnetron sputtering, with the substrate in the center of the photograph. Credit: Empa Scientists have cracked a long-standing challenge in thin-film electronics. We are surrounded by electronic devices to such an extent that we often overlook the intricate technology behind them. A simple action like picking up a smartphone rarely prompts us to consider the complexity built into it. Inside, hundreds of …