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One-Atom-Tall Wires Could Extend Life of Moore's Law

Scientific American

January 10, 2012

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Nanowires made from phosphorus atoms in silicon behave much like larger wires. Credit: Bent Weber

There may be a bit more room at the bottom, after all.

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