SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 15, 2026Quanta Magazine

Thermodynamic Computers Go With the (Energy) Flow

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Traditionally, computers fight against heat and noise to stay accurate, but a new approach called thermodynamic computing flips this idea by using thermal energy instead of fighting it. This could lead to machines that are faster and more energy-efficient, particularly for AI and probabilistic tasks.

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