Daniel Lopez, Thesis Supervisor Julio Urbina, Thesis Honors Advisor
Keywords:
Moore's law Graphene Carbon Nanotubes Spintronics Quantum Computing Optical Computing
Abstract:
Moore's Law has been the driving force behind the exponential growth in computing power over the past few decades. However, the end of this law has raised concerns about the future of the semiconductor industry and technical progress as we know it. This thesis paper explores potential solutions for continuing technical progress beyond the limits of Moore's Law. The paper examines several emerging technologies such as Graphene and carbon nanotubes, quantum computing, spintronics, and optical computing. Some of these solutions are materials based meaning computers will still function based on the same principles, while some would mean completely new ways of computing such as replacing electrons with photons. These technologies offer promising possibilities for enhancing computing performance and improving energy efficiency beyond the limitations of traditional silicon-based devices. In this paper, we analyze the advantages and disadvantages of each technology and their potential impact on the future of computing.
