A hidden limit of space and time could unlock electronics 100,000 times faster
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A new quantum limit on tracking electrons in space and time hints at regimes where we can manipulate reactions and charge flows far beyond today’s electronics. Chip and materials teams should flag this as long-horizon R&D — not roadmap input yet, but a potential new axis for post-CMOS performance.
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