Siheyuan Great Craftsmen

After returning to the office, he poured himself a cup of Lingquan tea, then sat down and took out the blueprint to draw the prototype of the lithography machine again.

This time he did not aim too high, but chose the first generation of photolithography technology. Speaking of the first generation of photolithography machines, it is generally believed that it was invented by Truss scientist Max Schuler in 1881, and its birthplace was Truss.

But those who truly understand the development history of lithography machines all know that the first generation of lithography machines was born at Fairchild Semiconductor in 1959.

It is now 1954, and I am afraid that even Fairchild Semiconductor has only a vague understanding of the technology of photolithography machines.

The reason why Zhou Tian failed in developing the lithography machine last time was not only because he disliked the crude technology of the first-generation lithography machine and wanted to use the second-generation lithography machine in one step, but also because of insufficient preparation and insufficient domestic electronics industry.

The lack of crystalline silicon materials, lack of experience and manufacturing of integrated circuits, and lack of optical technology ultimately led to the failure of his lithography machine plan.

This time is different. He does not plan to continue researching the second-generation lithography machine, but to consolidate the technology from the first-generation lithography machine and cultivate talents step by step from the most basic lithography machine technology, especially as the electronics factory goes into production.

He also trained some electronic talents, and integrated circuits were no longer a difficult task in electronics factories.

It can be said that he has laid the necessary foundation, and now the time has come to research the first generation of lithography machines. He dare not say that the first generation of lithography machines can really be successfully researched, but at least, it will no longer be as difficult as before.

As he immersed himself in the design of the first generation of lithography machines, time passed in the blink of an eye.

It is said that after Xie Yuanchang came back from the suburbs of Wanping, he did not even enter the office, but directly instructed Secretary Yuan to invite an expert in the electronic field from the Ministry of Machinery.

After the arrival of these electronic experts, Xie Yuanchang could not wait to find a conference room to communicate with them. This surprised the electronic experts, because after all, they knew that the Ministry of Machinery did not attach much importance to the electronic major.

Otherwise, there wouldn't be a city like Beijing that doesn't have a second electronics factory besides the research institute.

Of course, they understand this very well. Compared with the visible development speed of domestic industry, the electronics industry requires more long-term research and accumulation, and the results are even more distant.

Even the electronics factory of the research institute is mostly serving home appliance manufacturers.

"What's wrong with the minister? Why did he go against his usual practice and discuss the development of the electronics industry with us? Doesn't he usually ignore us?"

Listening to Xie Yuanchang's conversation with several scholars in the front row, one of the electronics experts asked his old friend next to him in a low voice, full of confusion.

"How would I know? But it is true that the Minister was a little abnormal this time. But it's a good thing. Maybe this is an opportunity for us!"

The old friend beside him rolled his eyes first, then looked at Xie Yuanchang and several scholars, with a meaningful look in his eyes.

After all, the development of the electronics industry in China is too slow. If the higher-ups can agree to set up a few more research institutes this time, maybe these people will really have a place to use their talents, instead of teaching at universities like they are now and having to watch the foreign electronics industry constantly updating and upgrading.

You know, the reason why they returned to China was with the grand goal of fighting for the country all their lives.

But when they returned to China, they found that there was no place for people like them.

"I did hear a piece of news. It seems that the minister went to the suburbs of Wanping for an inspection today!"

Just then, an expert suddenly joined in in a low voice.

"Wanping Suburbs? Could it be the place where several branches of the research institute were established?"

"Not bad!"

"That's no wonder!"

Upon hearing this, several electronics experts couldn't help but reveal a look of sudden enlightenment. If you were to say which factory in the entire Ministry of Machinery is the most famous, the Bayi Red Star Research Institute would naturally be the most worthy of the title, not only because of Zhou Tian's demonic talent in mechanics, but also his endless research results.

More importantly, he has an unfathomable talent for scientific research. Whether in the fields of mechanics, electronics, military industry or design, he has demonstrated jaw-dropping achievements.

If a person can specialize in one thing in his life, it is enough to make him prosperous in the field of specialization. However, if one can be proficient in everything like Zhou Tian, ​​they really can't imagine what kind of monster he is.

Fortunately, such a monster is in my own country. If it was born abroad, it would be despairing.

Even though they are experts in electronics, they couldn't help but feel ashamed when facing a monster like Zhou Tian. The gap between the two sides was really too big.

After all, while they were still struggling to research diodes and triodes, the other side had even developed transistors.

The emergence of integrated circuits made them feel inferior, and this was just the tip of the iceberg of their opponents' achievements in the field of electronics.

It can be said that when it comes to the field of electronics, they can't think of anyone else in the country who can compare to this monster.

Therefore, if we talk about who can make the above change the development and pattern of the electronics industry in China, I am afraid there is no one else except this monster.

As Xie Yuanchang communicated with a group of electronic experts, his expression gradually became more and more serious. Especially when many experts put forward speculations on the development of various electronic fields, he began to attach more and more importance to the electronic industry.

Although the various speculations put forward by these experts seemed much more naive to him than Zhou Tian's, it did not prevent him from further understanding the promotion and role of the electronics industry in domestic industry.

After the meeting, Xie Yuanchang closed the notebook he had written down on the development and planning of the electronics industry, and hurriedly went to the inner palace with Secretary Yuan.

In a study room full of ancient charm.

An old man with gray hair and an elegant temperament, wearing a pair of reading glasses, lowered his head and flipped through the notes in his hand. There was no change in his expression on his face. Only after he finished reading the contents of the notebook did he look at Xie Yuanchang in a strong Tianjin accent.

"Old Xie, is this really what the little guy said?"

Xie Yuanchang was standing at the bottom. Hearing this, he immediately said respectfully, "Leader, it was the little guy who said that!"

"It seems that we still have some omissions in our understanding of the international situation. Speaking of which, I have heard about this electronics industry for a long time. I originally thought that it was just an exaggeration from foreign countries, but now it seems that we don't know enough!"

The old man stood up, walked around the table, paced in the study, thought for a while, stopped and said: "But fortunately, the little guy reminded me in time. Let's put it this way. From now on, the focus of your mechanical department will begin to shift to the electronics industry. Of course, at this stage, we are still mainly focusing on steel machinery! But we can't relax in the electronics industry!"

"Okay, leader!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Yuanchang nodded, obviously having no objection to the old man's words. Just as he was about to say goodbye and leave, he heard the old man's voice again.

"Also, pay more attention to the little guy's research institute and try not to interfere with him. It is a blessing for our country and the nation that such a talent has emerged! As the little guy's elders, we should be more tolerant of him. Do you understand?"