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This collaboration marks a pivotal shift from theoretical quantum simulation to practical industrial application by solving radiation-induced blurring in EUV lithography, a bottleneck that classical computing cannot adequately address. By integrating Xanadu's quantum algorithms directly into Mitsubishi's semiconductor models, the partnership aims to enhance defect prediction and enable the fabrication of smaller, more powerful microchips. This development underscores the growing role of quantum computing in advancing core hardware manufacturing processes rather than serving as a peripheral feature.
Xanadu’s quantum algorithms tackle a key chip-making problem

Xanadu Quantum Technologies & Mitsubishi Chemical are using quantum computing algorithms to simulate EUV lithography, a key chip-making process.
Radiation-induced blurring during extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography presents a quantum-level challenge, and is now the focus of a collaboration between Xanadu Quantum Technologies and Mitsubishi Chemical. The companies demonstrated in an initial phase that quantum algorithms accurately model the optical properties of photoresists…
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