China plans to build a giant chip factory driven by particle accelerator
Author: Zhang Tong
- Scientists said this unprecedented technology can overstep US sanctions and make China a new leader in semiconductor chip industry
- Plans are now in progress to construct a huge particle accelerator to help researchers put into practice the cutting-edge technology
China is exploring new avenues to bypass restrictions on lithography machines, which are used in the production of microchips. Using particle accelerators to create a novel laser source, researchers are laying the foundation for the future of semiconductor fabrication.
Plans are now under way to construct a particle accelerator with a circumference between 100-150 metres (328-492 feet) – roughly the size of two basketball courts. The accelerator’s electron beam will transform into a high-quality light source for on-site chip manufacturing and scientific inquiry.
The team from Tsinghua University is in active discussions with authorities in Xiongan New Area to select a construction site for the cutting-edge project.