Superfast diamond-laced computer chips now much closer to reality thanks to 'quantum breakthrough'

Diamonds are highly desirable for use in electronics because their crystal lattice structure lets them withstand high electrical voltages.

They can dissipate heat because they are not electrically conductive.

But to be made in the lab, diamonds also require extremely high temperatures.

Scientists have found a way to reduce the heat needed to grow diamonds enough so they can now be incorporated into the standard silicon manufacturing process.

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