SMRTR TechJun 16, 2026Interesting Engineering

New atom-level calculations show transistors could shrink below 4 nanometers

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Researchers at KAIST used atom-level computer simulations to determine how small transistors can shrink before quantum effects cause electron leakage. They found transistors could function below 4 nanometers, giving chipmakers a smarter way to design next-generation AI and computing chips without costly physical trial-and-error.

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