Siheyuan starts from a better life

Chapter 737: Easy first, then difficult

Although under Jiang Yan's popular explanation, everyone finally understood the basic principles of the photolithography machine.

But when I thought about developing such a complicated device myself, I started to feel nervous and hesitant again.

"Understanding the principles is one thing, but actually designing and manufacturing it is another." A technician said.

"Can we really build such a sophisticated device?" Another one also looked worried.

"That's right, light sources, lenses, photolithography plates, these are all high-end technologies, and we have never been involved in them."

"It also requires various precision instruments for debugging. Isn't this too difficult?"

For a time, worry and withdrawal appeared on many people's faces.

"I think it's better not to do it, so as not to waste resources." An old engineer shook his head and said.

Jiang Yan saw everyone's negative emotions and said with a smile: "Comrades, I understand your worries, but as long as we work together as a team, any problem can be overcome."

Jiang Yan also knew about Chicken Soup for the Soul, but he also knew how to instill Chicken Soup for the Soul into people. Through Jiang Yan's series of indoctrination, everyone's negative emotions were gradually melted away by the enthusiasm inspired.

"Yes, we can definitely do it!" Professor Wang raised his fists and said excitedly.

"I was engaged in optical research when I was young, and I will definitely support you all!" said the third professor, Mr. Li, with tears in his eyes.

"Yes, try it out step by step!"

The conference room was filled with shouts for the development of lithography machines.

"It doesn't mean that we should give up when we encounter difficulties. If there are difficulties, we must solve them. If there are no difficulties, we must also create difficulties."

"We can definitely make a photolithography machine!"

Hearing everyone's voice, Jiang Yan smiled knowingly, and was satisfied to see that everyone had regained their fighting spirit and was ready to face the arduous task. He cleared his throat and raised his hands to signal everyone to be quiet: "Thank you very much for your enthusiasm! With this energy, we will definitely succeed!"

"Isn't it tiring to think about the 25,000 Red Army soldiers? We have to think about the revolutionary veterans, comrades. Let's work hard!"

"If we are not afraid of difficulties, we will definitely be able to make a photolithography machine!"

"That's right, let's make a simple prototype first!"

"As long as we unite as one, there is no obstacle that we cannot overcome!"

"We can proceed step by step. First we will make a simple photolithography machine prototype to verify the feasibility of the solution. With successful examples, we will have the confidence to further optimize and improve. So please cheer up and don't be discouraged."

Warm applause and shouts rang out again in the venue, and everyone rekindled their fighting spirit, ready to face the difficulties and complete this seemingly arduous task! Everyone's enthusiasm was successfully aroused, and warm applause and shouts suddenly rang out in the conference room.

"As long as you work hard, there is nothing you can't do!" Another professor, Mr. Chen, said excitedly.

The three old professors were also infected by the warm atmosphere, put aside their previous worries, and joined in the shouting.

"What about us! It's better not to fight a battle of uncertainty. I have some principles and information about photolithography machines here. I know that you are quite unfamiliar with this industry. Your main task now is to understand these information thoroughly, and then When we start manufacturing, if there is anything you don’t understand, you can ask me at any time, and I will take the time to explain it to you from time to time," Jiang Yan said.

The three old professors and all the technicians nodded quickly and expressed that they would go all out.

Jiang Yan handed all the prepared materials to the three elders, and then told everyone: "I will go to see Director Wang first and arrange a workshop for us to use. We must combine theory with practice and don't be afraid of wasting materials. The superiors will do their best to provide us with supplies, but we should save money." After saying that, he walked out of the conference room and went to discuss with Director Wang.

Jiang Yan quickly came to Director Wang's office, explained the situation to him, and asked to free up a workshop for the development of photolithography machines. Although Director Wang didn't quite understand what a photolithography machine was, he knew from Jiang Yan's serious look that this must be a big deal. And there was an explanation from his superiors, so he didn't dare to neglect it.

"Okay, I support you. The No. 1 workshop will stop production from today and make arrangements for you to use it." Director Wang readily agreed.

Early the next morning, Jiang Yan opened the door of the conference room and greeted several engineers in the room with a smile.

"Good morning, comrades!"

This is a member of the newly established lithography machine research team, selected from among the engineers assigned to him.

Everyone chatted about the recent news and daily routines, and soon the topic turned to the photolithography machine project.

"The director just approved it yesterday, allowing us to use Workshop 1 as a temporary laboratory." Jiang Yan said, "I went to check it out this morning. The environment is acceptable. We can conduct research and development and parts manufacturing here first."

If they don't have a specific office location or are scattered, it will be more troublesome to get things done.

Also, the originally divided office was too small for so many people to stay in. Workshop No. 1 happened to be large, so a part of it could be used as a temporary research institute for them.
"That's really good news!" Professor Wang smiled. "With the laboratory, our research will be much more convenient."

"Yes, we finally have a dedicated place for homework." Professor Wang also said happily.

Everyone laughed and discussed animatedly.

As a technician, working in a research institute is exciting news!
If it were normal times, they would probably go to work in various factories.

"Okay, comrades!" Jiang Yan clapped his hands, "I'm happy, but our task is still very heavy. We must understand these theoretical documents as soon as possible. Time waits for no one."

"Yes!" Everyone immediately stopped smiling and responded unanimously.

"I have assigned their respective work tasks according to the technical route." Jiang Yan opened a folder on the conference table and took out several drawings. "This is the final assembly drawing of the lithography machine in my mind. Please take a look. one time."

Everyone came closer and examined the structure on the assembly diagram in detail.

"The core components of the lithography machine are mainly three parts: the light source system, the optical system and the control system." Jiang Yan explained while pointing on the drawings, "We have the light source system.

It is planned to use a mercury lamp; the optical system must be designed to amplify fine patterns; the control system is responsible for accurately controlling the position of the optical system. Only the precise cooperation of these three systems can achieve pattern exposure transfer. "

"Then, the specific work allocation is as follows." Jiang Yan cleared his throat, "Professor Wang, you are responsible for the design and manufacturing of the optical system; Professor Hu, you are responsible for the light source system; Professor Lin designs the control system, and Professor Li and I complete the final assembly together. "

Jiang Yan basically made the most reasonable allocation to them based on their feedback over the past few days. Let everyone take charge of what they do best. But even so, according to Jiang Yan's estimation, it would take at least two or three years to start manufacturing after thoroughly understanding this principle.

After hearing Jiang Yan's assignment, everyone nodded solemnly and took the order to start today's work.

"Okay, if there are no other problems, let's start working!" Jiang Yan announced, "Remember, we must go all out!"

"Yes!"

Everyone chanted slogans, then each received their tasks, went to the assigned place and worked hard, exchanging words in a low voice from time to time.

(End of this chapter)