Quantum Material Electronics Breakthrough

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Discovery in quantum materials could make electronics 1,000 times faster

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Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered how to change the electronic state of matter on demand.

By switching from insulating to conducting and vice versa, the discovery creates the potential to replace silicon components in electronics with smaller and faster quantum materials.

The research findings represent a breakthrough for materials scientists and the future of electronics.

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