Unveiling the Unusual Crafting of Ultra-Fast Microchips

Extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) is a groundbreaking technology used to create the world's fastest microchips, essential for powering advanced AI models. This technology, once thought impossible, involves using a powerful laser to create extreme ultraviolet light that etches circuits onto silicon wafers. The Dutch company ASML is the only firm capable of producing these advanced etching machines. The development of EUV was nurtured in U.S. nuclear labs and tech companies, and the U.S. is keen to prevent China from accessing this technology.