Quantum confinement explains the dramatic rise of electrical resistivity in few-nanometers-thick silicon sheets

Consumer electronic devices are made from materials that we have been using for more than 60 years, mainly silicon, germanium and copper. Why have semiconductor electronics become increasingly fast over this time?

Apr 17, 2025 - 15:22
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Consumer electronic devices are made from materials that we have been using for more than 60 years, mainly silicon, germanium and copper. Why have semiconductor electronics become increasingly fast over this time?