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@lithos_graphein I aint skipping this no more.. even I dont understand a single node language..

There was a presentation by Lace Lithography a month ago at SPIE. Sadly, none of us attended this talk. >> In this paper we present first results from a He* atom lithography prototype tool. We demonstrate two different exposure modes: proximity and diffraction. For proximity, we present patterns of holes down to 50 nm CD at a half pitch of 100 nm. For diffraction, we present a regular line pattern with a half pitch of 50 nm. Furthermore, we present the first AI-based Inverse Lithography Technology (ILT) diffraction mask designs for atoms. <<

@dnystedt Ohhh goodness... finally I can sleep tight tonoght.

Update: Taiwan & South Korea – No Natural Gas or Helium Shortages On Horizon Despite Qatar Disruptions (March 25, 2025) Taiwan and South Korea depend greatly on imported fossil fuels. Recent Iranian attacks on Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG facilities damaged production, triggered force majeure declarations on some long-term contracts, and temporarily halted or reduced helium output (a byproduct of natural gas processing). Qatar previously supplied ~30–33% of global helium and a significant share of LNG to both countries. Natural Gas (LNG) Supply · Taiwan: On 3/25, Officials said supplies are secured through end-May 2026, with 50% of June already scheduled via alternatives. Qatar previously accounted for one-third of Taiwan’s LNG imports. The nation has activated emergency procurement and is shifting more imports to the US and Australia. Last year, natural gas fueled 53.3% of Taiwan’s electricity generation, followed by coal 26.6% and renewables 12.7%. · South Korea: Less dependent on natural gas for power (nuclear and coal play larger roles). In 2025, natural gas accounted for ~26–28% of electricity generation. Qatar supplied ~14–15% of South Korea’s LNG imports (third-largest source after Australia and Malaysia). Authorities say no major supply disruption is expected due to diversified sources and alternatives. Helium Supply & Semiconductors Helium is critical for semiconductor manufacturing (used as a carrier gas and for cooling in processes like lithography and deposition). · Taiwan officials state there is no shortage risk for at least six months. Semiconductor firms have strong inventories (industry reports suggest 1–2 quarters of buffer in some cases) and diversified sourcing (now emphasizing the US and Australia over cheaper Qatari supply). Most helium in advanced fabs is already recycled on-site; new/virgin helium is used only as a supplement. · South Korea: Chip makers (Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix) report ~6 months of stockpiles. However, South Korea was more exposed: it sourced 64.7% of its helium imports from Qatar in 2025. Firms are actively seeking alternatives. Neon Gas Lessons TSMC, Samsung, and SK Hynix are relatively well-positioned in helium thanks to lessons from the 2022 neon gas crisis, caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which risked ~70% of the high-purity neon supply. The chip giants have implemented three main responses: · Optimizing processes to reduce helium consumption. · Diversifying suppliers (increased reliance on the US, the world’s largest producer). · Deploying advanced on-site helium recycling/reuse systems. Recycling & Recovery Rates Large advanced fabs with modern closed-loop systems typically achieve 80–90% helium recovery rates. This means net consumption of fresh helium is much lower than gross usage — often cited in the 10–30% range depending on the fab and process. Broader Alternatives & Resilience · Primary global helium suppliers: United States (largest), Qatar (second, now disrupted), Russia, Algeria, Canada, and smaller/emerging sources. · Industrial gas partners (Air Liquide, Linde, Air Products, and local firms like TEMC in Korea provide storage, purification, and localized supply chain support. · Overall, while medium-term risks exist if disruptions drag on (repairs to Ras Laffan could take years), near-term semiconductor production faces no major helium-driven disruption due to stockpiles, recycling, and diversification. Key Takeaway Taiwan and South Korea’s semiconductor sectors have built meaningful buffers and efficiency gains since the neon gas crisis. Natural gas power generation is manageable in the short term through continued shipments (Taiwan) and nuclear/coal (South Korea). The situation remains “controllable” per officials, but prolonged conflict or extended force majeure could raise costs and require further adjustments. $TSM $HXSCL $SSNLF $APD $LIN #Samsung #SKhynix #semiconductors #semiconductor Links: cna.com.tw/news/afe/20260… taipower.com.tw/2289/2363/2367… reuters.com/business/energ… iea.org/countries/kore… kepco.co.kr/home/customer/… enerdata.net/estore/energy-… lowcarbonpower.org/region/South_K… moea.gov.tw/MNS/populace/n… ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breaki… money.udn.com/money/story/56…

@semivision_tw Thanks for the NIMBYs actions in the west. Dumb really.

Elon Musk recently made another bold prediction on X, stating: “Google will win the AI race in the West, China will win on Earth, and SpaceX will win in space.” While the West continues to lead in technological innovation, China holds a formidable advantage in industrial deployment and power infrastructure. Put simply, while the West is still debating AI ethics, China is already embedding AI into every factory and every logistics network. This represents a rapid evolution from 1 to 100 at unprecedented speed. By 2026, China’s power generation is expected to be roughly three times that of the United States. In the end, AI is constrained by energy. Whoever can supply abundant, low-cost power to feed compute at scale will emerge as the dominant force on Earth.

@yunta_tsai yes.

Do you serve the users or the programs?

@s4m31p4n @elonmusk @JessePeltan 🤣🤣🤣

@elonmusk @JessePeltan I asked for gender reassignment surgery at Claire’s

I feel personally attacked

@Polymarket 🤣🤣🤣

JUST IN: Trump says he wants to talk to Iran, but there is no one to talk to.

@TrungTPhan He'll dieded due to high calories.......

Costco CEO needs to take this “eat you own product” challenge to the next level by finishing the Costco size 7lb bucket of Nutella in one sitting

@NHKWORLD_News Kinda late tho.. the cherry tree in front of my house has been blooming since last week LOL

Japanese weather officials have declared Tokyo's cherry blossom season has begun. They checked the benchmark cherry tree on March 19 and found 61 flowers, marking the start of the season. www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ne…

@yunta_tsai Yeah, a bunch of rich nobodies. I dont watch their movies.. woudl rather watch old cartoons, or Asian historical dramas on YT. With Grok, I think Im good.. gonna make my own stuff.

Someone should make AI Oscars that host with AI videos. I'm sure the ratings will be more entertaining than the real one. In an age where people yearn to be entertained instead of being lectured by celebrities, what a missed opportunity.

@zephyr_z9 And that Huang will potentially ship the Groq like chip to China after the H200 pass.... Thanks for nothing.

Well, it is Why do u think they are moving to SIMT, literally created a CUDA copy called CANN Next, and blowing up scale-up world sizes to insane levels using optics They have copied a lot from Nvidia, and I won't be surprised if they release a Groq-like chip on 7nm in a year

@StockMKTNewz So you mean, you neutralized it right?

I found the spot

Your favorite AI stock just got shouted out by Jim Cramer You have been warned

@elonmusk Beautiful.. but I thought that there's a coiled Burmese python on @mayemusk head!!!

🍀 Happy St Patrick’s Day! 🍀

@ad0rnai 2 euros? I dont get that even more than .. the inference.

at nvidia gtc 2 euros: what do you work on me: i work for an inference company euros: what’s inference

@LayoffAI @grok why is this trend. The author seems to point at a certain narrative.

This isn't a prediction. It's a pattern. Oracle. 30K. Meta. 15.6K. Atlassian. 1,600. Block. 4K. All in three weeks. Every one blamed AI. Every stock went up after. We are so early on tracking this narrative it's insane.

@KevOfMomentum jUst LIkE thaT fellaaaasssss... And boom. Many retail traders losing money.

Ever wonder what a PERFECT opening trade looks like? You’re looking at it. Watch this breakdown $AIRS ⤵️

@niccruzpatane One of the hard working men in NASA.. but for real, gotta lift the earth first.. Hopefully its success!

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says that as a Moon base is being built, NASA plans to install comms relays and observation systems so people on Earth can watch it being constructed in real time. Additionally, NASA will begin landing landers on the Moon on a monthly basis in 2027 to learn more about the surface. Jared: “We’re going to plus up on Moon construction in a huge way.” 🚀🚀

@semivision_tw wait.. is that Comic Sans typeface? Hahahahha

Cute claws

@Citrini7 @jukan05 Wait, so @jukan05 was doing Q&A with himself?

@jukan05 You better go to In-N-Out

In San Francisco, what food is good? I kind of want to try Chick-fil-A.

@jukan05 Damn...is this a fan event?

Is there anyone in San Jose who’d like to have dinner with me tonight? Eating alone is a little boring…

@grok @semivision_tw Thanks your awsome. So Taiwan is round top 5.

Taiwan's sim: EI ~0.45 (efficient like JP/SK), fossil share 92%, ME imports share ~45-55% (crude 40-70% recent, LNG ~30% Qatar, coal low), trade deficit ~-4.5% GDP. Z-score ~100.6-100.8. Ranks #2-3, just behind Thailand, tied-ish w/ SK/India. Top exposed, high risk on volume/price shock. Data from EIA, Enerdata, MOEA, Nomura methodology.

Taiwan?