Using nanomagnets, researchers look to create ultra-energy-efficient computers

09/02/2015 - 04:12

Wolfgang Porod & Michael Niemier


When it comes to computing, we can very easily divide the technologies we use into two distinct categories: speedy electronics and stable magnetics. Electrons, which move fast and interact strongly with one another, are ideal for performing computation. Magnets, by contrast, aren’t known for their speed, but they’re hard to perturb, making them the perfect medium for data storage.

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