Optical technology is applied to the research and development of new products. A production process for flash-memory has been developed using lithography simulation. Optical simulation is applied to the design of lighting and flat panel displays. Laser processing and optical inspection systems are also being developed.
Optical design and lithography
Optical simulation is applied to the design of optical devices for lighting, displays and sensing. Micro-structures, including diffraction gratings, micro waveguides and photonic crystals, are also analyzed using simulation. Circuit patterns and optical conditions are optimized using lithography simulation to accelerate development of NAND memory.
Laser systems and processing
We are developing high-efficiency, high-power laser systems and wavelength-conversion and are applying them to welding, cutting, and annealing for semiconductors, flat-panel displays, and batteries.
Inspection and image processing technology
We are developing the most advanced semiconductor inspection systems and diagnostic applications of medical X-ray CT utilizing image processing technology.