Melting Defects Could Lead To Smaller, More Powerful Microchips
Monday, May 5, 2008 - 08:14
in Physics & Chemistry
As microchips shrink, even tiny defects in the lines, dots and other shapes etched on them become major barriers to performance. Princeton engineers have now found a way to literally melt away such defects, using a process that could dramatically improve chip quality without increasing fabrication cost.