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Quantum Tunneling And The Semiconductors’ Struggle in the Miniaturization Race | by Mark Veerasingam | Medium

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In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the demand for smaller and faster computing devices continues to grow. However, as we push the boundaries of miniaturization, an unavoidable challenge emerges: ‘the phenomenon of quantum tunneling’. This article dives into the basics of quantum computing and sheds light on the persistent issue that semiconductor-based devices have in handling electron transfers at such minuscule scales. Simply put a semiconductor is a special material that can control the flow of electricity. It is used in electronic devices to process and store information. Examples of these semiconductors include ‘transistors’ and ‘integrated circuits’ (IC’s). Transistors are essential semiconductor devices that play a vital role in modern electronics. They serve as electronic switches or amplifiers, controlling the flow of current within a circuit. The semiconductor material used in transistors can be doped to create different types: P-type and N-type. Doping involves in

Quantum Tunneling And The Semiconductors’ Struggle in the Miniaturization Race Mark Veerasingam 7 min read · Jun 2, 2023 -- 2 Listen Share Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the demand for smaller and faster computing devices continues to grow. However, as we push the boundaries of miniaturization, an unavoidable challenge emerges: ‘the phenomenon of quantum tunneling’. This article dives into the basics of quantum computing and sheds light on the persistent issue that semiconductor-based devices have in handling electron transfers at such minuscule scales. What's a se

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