Could a computer one day rewire itself? New nanomaterial 'steers' electric currents in multiple dimensions
Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 13:30
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have developed a new nanomaterial that can "steer" electrical currents. The development could lead to a computer that can simply reconfigure its internal wiring and become an entirely different device, based on changing needs. The material combines different aspects of silicon- and polymer-based electronics to create a new classification of electronic materials: nanoparticle-based electronics.