- 100+ researchers
- 25+ nationalities
- 700+ publications
ARCNL Advanced Research Center for Nanolithography
ARCNL is a public-private research institute that studies the fundamental physics and chemistry of nanolithography, inspired by ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry.
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“ARCNL performs fundamental research on the physics and chemistry of nanolithography, inspired by ongoing challenges in the semiconductor industry.”
Our research
Three departments, one technology
ARCNL’s research spans different aspects of nanolithography technology and is organized into three departments: Source, Metrology, and Materials.
What’s next
Upcoming events
Join ARCNL’s conferences, symposia and other events where researchers share latest developments in science and research.
Tomorrow’s scientists
Your future starts here
At ARCNL, bright young minds work side by side with leading researchers in both academia and industry — gaining hands-on experience, mentorship, and inspiration for the next step in their scientific career.
Perspectives that drive discovery and innovation
“I’m motivated by the unknown, from research to industry. I enjoy looking for explanations for what is happening, and then trying to turn those into solutions to real-world problems. ARCNL is the perfect place for me to do that.”
“Institutes such as ARCNL have a key role to play as bridges between academia and industry. Academic freedom gives depth, industrial constraints give direction.”
“What struck me most when I first started at ARCNL was the level of support I received, both professionally and personally. If you are struggling with your work, you will always find someone to chat with about it. As everyone told me during my interviews, ARCNL is an open environment.”
"I am proud that we are bridging the gap between scientists and engineers, that we are contributing to the future of nanolithography and that we are helping students to become independent researchers."
“I really like how cohesive the institute is, both the people and the research! When I was still interviewing, everyone I spoke to mentioned how great the atmosphere at ARCNL is. Now that I’ve been here for a while, I can say: it’s true!”
A pioneer in public-private partnerships
ARCNL is a public-private partnership, established in 2014 by the Dutch Research Council (NWO), the University of Amsterdam, the Vrije Universiteit and ASML. In 2022 the University of Groningen joined as associate partner. The institute is located at Amsterdam Science Park.
