Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography

‘Cutting-edge research in physics and materials science to advance nanolithography, strengthening the research system in nanolithography technology, and accelerating the transition from fundamental discovery to implementation in the semiconductor industry.’

Latest news

  • First co-authors Felix Kohlmeier (left) and Dr. Dion Engels (right) working together in the lab. Photo: Floris Krelage

    Solving the tin plasma puzzle

    Much of the energy consumption in nanolithography machines comes from the laser used in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light source. ARCNL researchers have been developing…

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  • A young girl's hairs go up as she holds her hand to the Van de Graaff generator at the Wetenschapsdag.

    Hairs fly and light scatters at Wetenschapsdag 2026

    On October 3, ARCNL opened its doors to visitors young and old as part of the yearly Wetenschapsdag (Science Day) at Amsterdam Science Park. A…

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  • Reynolds Dziobek-Garrett in the lab.

    Unique collaboration demonstrates promising new imaging tool

    Two-dimensional semiconductor films, which can be only atoms thick, are promising materials for next-generation electronic devices. However, challenges with measuring defects in the films have…

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  • Linda Carano in the lab wearing cleanroom personal protective equipment and holding a silicon wafer.

    First ARCNL Talent Fellowship awarded to support PhD research

    ARCNL has awarded its new Talent Fellowship for the first time. The fellowship gives MSc graduates the opportunity to develop their own PhD research…

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Upcoming events

Interview

One year into partnership University of Groningen

How is it going and what to expect?

The University of Groningen joined the ARCNL public-private partnership as associate partner on January 1st, 2022. ARCNL group leader Ronnie Hoekstra and governing board member Caspar van der Wal reflect on the route towards this newly established partnership and on the challenges and advantages it offers.

Read more about the partnership between ARCNL and the University of Groningen (RUG)