Direct simulation of next generation devices by atomistic simulation

The case in point is afforded by quartz crystal oscillators (QCOs). These devices rely upon very simple mechanical principles for their operation. Present QCOs can be manufactured in the 100 micron length scale regime; they involve megahertz frequencies. Next generation oscillators will hit the sub-micron regime where they will afford gigahertz frequencies and much higher sensitivities (e.g., force, mass, etc.). It is this size regime that may be directly accessed by modern atomistic simulation; that is the multi million atom system size