Scholar's Cultivation System Panel

"They look down on people too much. Why can't we synthesize high-end photoresist materials?"

In the Q\u0026A room of Jingzhou University, a girl in jeans and a plain check shirt spoke with righteous indignation, because the news reports circulating on the Internet seemed to have two words written on Xu Yun's aggrieved face.

angry.

"Professor Xu's strength is beyond their knowledge."

"It's just a group of arrogant guys. The parameters of the photoresist synthesized by Professor Xu are much higher than theirs." Another girl with ponytail next to me wearing a pair of round-frame myopia also took the words and echoed.

When he was speaking, his eyes full of reverence fell on Xu Yun in his seat involuntarily.

Today Xu Yun originally planned to communicate with Liu Jingying about the synthesis technology of the new photoresist.

This is what he promised before.

Liu Jingying's two graduate students also came over to listen excitedly.

The result was interrupted by a piece of news reported by the neon media, so the above situation happened.

Xu Yun's expression didn't change much when he saw the report that Benben pushed for him.

The person in the photo is Ryohei Kimura, the current president of Shin-Etsu. As a leading company in the photoresist field, it is normal to say such remarks. Maintaining an absolute leading position in the photoresist market all year round, seeing that this calm is about to be broken, I am afraid that no one can maintain the usual calm.

Always have to face the outside world and make some gestures 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 it is impossible for us to synthesize high-end photoresists."

"I'm afraid many people on the Internet are waiting to see our jokes."

At this moment, Liu Jingying frowned tightly, briefly speaking about 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. It is even more impossible for overseas fabs to abandon their original partners and take risks to try out new materials.

It is indeed difficult to convince the outside world just by relying on the published detection parameters.

Maybe if it goes on like this for a long time, it will affect domestic netizens and cause pressure on public opinion.

After all, many people on the Internet do not have the ability to think independently.

It is easy to be led by others.

Xu Yun withdrew his gaze from the screen, raised his eyes to look at Liu Jingying and expressed his thoughts.

"Distorting facts to smear rumors is just a manifestation of their inner fear."

"If we're technology-leading everywhere, someone won't be able to sleep."

When he said this, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, obviously he had already thought out a solution with confidence.

"I don't know what Professor Xu plans to do?" Liu Jingying asked proactively.

"Didn't the other party say that even if we get a 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 deliberately added: "In the past few days, I have almost completed the academic paper on new photoresist materials."

The voice just fell.

There were two exclamations in the Q\u0026A room.

"Wow."

Even Liu Jingying, who is a mentor, couldn't help but gasp.

"So fast?"

Being able to appear here as a professor today, Liu Jingying is very familiar with writing academic papers.

Especially for major papers, we must strive for excellence.

Often multiple revisions are required.

The whole process will take a lot of time.

But Xu Yun completed the thesis in just a few days, which naturally makes people exclaim inconceivable.

Liu Jingying was stunned for a moment, then quickly recovered and said embarrassedly: "Professor Xu is the only one who can be so efficient in writing papers in the whole country."

"If only writing a thesis could be as easy as Professor Xu's. Every time I write a thesis, it feels like dystocia."

"Professor Xu's talent is something we can't envy." The girl with ponytail agreed with her partner's words very much.

Hearing the compliments from several people, Xu Yun explained: "Actually, it is not difficult to write a thesis as long as you master the method, but I can finish it so quickly this time thanks to Benben's assistance." Deliberately pretending to be advanced.

It's just that these words fell into the ears of other people, but they seemed surprised, and couldn't help asking in a moment.

"Is Benben updated enough to write papers?"

"Wouldn't that save trouble in the future?"

The two graduate students glanced at each other, and there was a fiery look in their eyes.

As Xu Yun's fans, they naturally know the recent popular artificial intelligence model Benben very well, but they didn't expect that Benben has grown up enough to help write papers.

This is definitely good news.

Especially for those who consider writing a dissertation to be a pain.

It's a pity that this joy didn't appear in my heart for a long time, and Xu Yun mercilessly poured cold water on it.

"It's just to provide 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, the functions it possesses will naturally become stronger gradually.

There is nothing wrong with offering help with writing a paper.

In the past few days, he also relied on Benben's help to complete the writing of the new photoresist material in a short period of time.

But there is one more thing he didn't say. Although Benben can only assist in writing papers now, when the version is actually upgraded to version 3.0, his ability will definitely be further expanded.

Perhaps at that time, it is only necessary to provide core data, and high-quality papers can be automatically generated.

Of course, the functions of opening to the outside world will definitely be restricted to prevent people who want to use it in some 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 at all.

This made Liu Jingying next to me feel a little anxious, and immediately couldn't help but answer: "Can you two be a little bit ambitious, at least each of you will publish one more paper for me this year." task out.

Immediately, the faces of the two women turned bitter.

"No, mentor."

Liu Jingying ignored her two graduate students, but turned to Xu Yun to ask again.

"Does Professor Xu have a favorite journal?"

"I don't intend to submit the paper to a journal this time, but to publish it publicly."

Xu Yun shook his head and answered Liu Jingying.

Submitted journals still need to be reviewed according to the normal process. I am afraid it will take a lot of time until the paper is published. Since Ryohei Kimura and the outside world need to know the powerful performance of the new photoresist, the sooner the paper is released, the better. save time.

Naturally, Liu Jingying would not question Xu Yun's decision, Wen Sheng just nodded without saying anything.

Because today's discussion on this matter is not easy to proceed, in the end Liu Jingying took the initiative to leave, and after the release of the paper, he will conduct research and study based on the content of the paper.

And after they left, Xu Yun didn't delay any longer.

Open the thesis I just completed on the direction of synthesis of new photoresist materials again.

After re-examining and confirming that there is no problem, immediately upload it to the public website where scholars like to gather.

Announced the capture of high-end photoresists.

"I'd like to see what else Neon has to say this time."

Staring at the successfully published papers on the screen, Xu Yun muttered to himself, looking forward to the follow-up development more and more.

Of course, he didn't just sit in front of the screen and wait for the reaction from the outside world. After finishing this matter, he got up and went to do his own thing, without showing any worry about the situation.

It is obvious that he has a plan in his chest.

...

Recently, the popularity of photoresists has gradually increased, which has undoubtedly attracted the attention of all parties in the academic circle.

After all, the person involved is Xu Yun, known as the youngest genius in history.

Among them, the material industry is very concerned.

It is undoubtedly very gratifying for the entire material field to be able to develop a new type of photoresist with parameters higher than the high-end photoresist in the industry.

Maybe new materials can be developed according to the synthesis method.

So I really want to know the truth of this matter.

I don't know who first reported that Xu Yun published the paper, which immediately aroused the interest of scholars in the material field, and they all studied the paper immediately to prove its authenticity.

In addition, the two core journals of Science and Nature also immediately arranged for a team of experts to review.

As the most influential journals in the world, they have the responsibility to report the latest scientific progress, and news like new high-end photoresist semiconductor materials will certainly not go unnoticed.

"Professor Tonako, do you think this is indeed a new type of high-end photoresist semiconductor material?"

Far away in the headquarters of Nature magazine in London, the editor-in-chief Ivan asked Professor Tonako, an authority in the field of materials, about photoresist with anticipation, eager to get the final answer.

Although Xu Yun did not submit the paper to them separately this time, they also had to go through certification.

Once upon a time, Tonako didn't pay much attention to Xu Yun, thinking that it was rare for a young man on the other side to make such a great achievement in mathematics, and he couldn't make any achievements if he wanted to enter the field of materials halfway.

But reality denies his point of 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 sufficient proof of its authority.

Under such circumstances, he learned that Xu Yun had synthesized a new type of high-end photoresist semiconductor material, so 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 a conclusion, he rushed 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 difficult mathematical problems."

"With him in the development of materials, at least decades can be accelerated."

Tonako didn't tell the result immediately, but complimented Xu Yun with emotion on his face.

Obviously he was the oldest one, but he felt like he regarded Xu Yun as a teacher.

Although Ivan disliked these scientists for trying to trick them, he could only control his emotions and be as patient as possible in the face of leading figures in the field of materials.

However, he still realized something from this sentence, and asked in the next second: "Professor Tonako, are you saying that this new type of high-end photoresist is really feasible?"

"That's right." Tonako nodded.

After giving Ivan an affirmative answer, he immediately explained in detail.

"According to the verification of our laboratory, this material does have various characteristics of photoresist, and its parameters are much higher than the standard of high-end photoresist. Although it is not known how stable it is, there is no doubt that this is a new kind of photoresist. high-end photoresist synthesis method."

"Very good."

"Then let's release this short message of scientific and technological achievements immediately." Ivan replied excitedly after hearing the words.

Being able to make Tonako such a high evaluation only shows that Xu Yun has once again confirmed his great success in the field of materials.

Immediately afterwards, Ivan didn't care about entertaining Tonako, and even arranged to go down and act.

Compared with the actions of nature magazines, science magazines are also quick.

Basically, Xu Yun's results were verified at the fastest speed, and the same results were obtained.

On April 25, 2020, two of the world's most influential core journals, Natural Sciences, simultaneously released a short message announcing that Xu Yun's team at Jingzhou University had successfully developed a new type of high-end photoresist.

Once this news was released, it immediately caused an uproar. Unexpectedly, the high-end photoresist technology mastered by Neon was really conquered.

And it's an all-around leader.

In addition, in the follow-up explanatory article of the journal of Science and Nature, it also pointed out that the synthesis of this new type of photoresist is more convenient and low-cost.

In other words, if the fab uses this new type of photoresist, the problem of insufficient production capacity will basically no longer occur. It can be said to be a major breakthrough in the field of semiconductor materials.

The domestic media will definitely not let go of such exciting news that mobilizes passion and pride.

Almost as soon as the text message was released, multiple official accounts launched comprehensive reports.

Originally, netizens were filled with righteous indignation when they saw the news reports on Neon, and they wanted to go over the wall to fight back. Now seeing this news, they feel much more comfortable in their hearts.

Below the relevant article and video, you can see the comments of netizens full of carefree and proud.

"It's comfortable now."

"I knew that there would be nothing impossible if Xu Shen stepped in, and the domestic photoresist has finally risen completely."

"Who said we can't synthesize high-end photoresist, you are completely dumbfounded now."

"Professor Xu is awesome."

"Now there is a lack of supporting high-end lithography machines."

"Our photoresist has low cost and high production capacity. Will there be a fab willing to cooperate with us?"

"I'm afraid our high-end photoresist will be useless in a short time."

Although netizens say it is easy to be tempted, they like to care about the situation in these industries. They know that in the absence of domestic high-end lithography machines, overseas fabs will never rashly use new materials.

Not to mention that this new type of photoresist is useless in a short period of time, and if high-end photolithography machines cannot be manufactured, I am afraid that they can only stay there with technological achievements to eat ashes.

But if you want to say who is in the worst mood at the moment, it must be Ryohei Kimura, the president of Shin-Etsu Chemical.

Facing questions from reporters at the press conference, he publicly stated that it was impossible for Jingzhou University to synthesize high-end photoresists.

Even if they provide detailed papers, it is impossible.

This is out of trust in one's own technology.

As a result, not long after these words were spoken, they were jointly slapped in the face by the two core journals of natural science.

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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 Shin-Etsu Industrial Headquarters, Makoto Sugihara, who is in charge of the photoresist business, reported the situation to the chairman Ryohei Kimura.

Ryohei Kimura sat on the chair, although his face was forcibly kept calm, but frowning from time to time showed that he knew about it a long time ago.

I'm not in a good mood.

After listening to his subordinate's report, he slowly opened his eyes and looked up.

He glanced at the other party first, and then asked back: "So what if they can synthesize high-end photoresist, are you worried about this?" He didn't choose to respond directly.

Makoto Sugihara seemed to be really worried, and in the face of the questioning, he organized his language to express his opinion.

"At present, our high-end photoresist production capacity is insufficient, and we have even been forced to stop supplying fabs. Now that there is news of a new type of photoresist, I am afraid that those fabs will cooperate with it."

Looking at this matter from his point of view, it is quite normal to have such worries.

It is true that Shin-Etsu occupies a large share of high-end photoresists in the world, but their production capacity has been seriously insufficient recently.

It simply cannot meet the needs of partners.

Supply had to be temporarily suspended.

It is also possible to select a new high-end photoresist producer if the fab is not able to fulfill its own orders on time.

It's a pity that just after Makoto Sugihara finished speaking, he was scolded bloody by Kimura Ryohei.

"idiot."

Ryohei Kimura stood up from his chair after the swearing, walked up to Makoto Sugihara and asked a question.

"I'm here to ask you."

“Will the fab choose to use a brand new photoresist that has not been tested for stability?”

Makoto Sugihara thought for a while and replied: "The probability of this is very small."

He is not wrong in his words. For the fab, there is not enough photoresist to extend the delivery, at least the situation is still under control.

But if there is a problem with the photoresist, the loss is bound to be very heavy.

Under normal circumstances, the stability of the photoresist should be tested regardless of the 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 a high-end lithography machine and a complete production line, this is destined to be impossible to achieve.

Hearing Sugihara Makoto's answer, Kimura Ryohei's face became better and he stretched his brows.

Then he reached out and patted Makoto Sugihara on the shoulder, still maintaining the confidence he had at the press conference that day, giving 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 photoresists 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, Ryohei Kimura is well aware of the difficulty of doing research on his own.

Because in addition to high-end photoresists and photolithography machines, other advanced equipment in the supply chain need to be resolved.

It was this difficulty that made him very relieved. I believe that even if Xu Yun, known as a genius, participates in the research, it is still impossible to realize the localization of the entire high-end chip supply chain.