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Transistor Takes Advantage of Quantum Interference
Single-molecule device embraces electrons’ weirdness to improve performance
29 Mar 2024
3 min read
Is This the Best Semiconductor Ever Found?
Cubic boron arsenide may in fact even be the bestpossible one
27 Jul 2022
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