Reply to post: 1 atom switched junction <> 1 atom wide junction.

Boffins build the smallest transistor, controlled by an atom

John Smith 19 Gold badge
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1 atom switched junction <> 1 atom wide junction.

So still a ways to go before the end of Moore's law.

But I do like the thinking behind it.

And metal is a better conductor than Silicon will ever be (the clue is in the name. semi-conductor).

Now, can they do a normally on transistor that switches off when you add an atom?

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