Title :
The Quantum Limit to Moore´s Law
Author :
Powell, James R.
Abstract :
Moore´s law has accurately predicted the growth of computing power from the increasing density of transistor devices on integrated circuit (IC) chips. Many believe this trend will continue indefinitely; however, quantum physics may define a future limit to electronic miniaturization and ever-increasing computing power. Heisenberg uncertainty in terms of the Compton wavelength of particle physics suggests such a boundary, even for anticipated advances in quantum computing. Moore´s law has been a reliable predictor of the pace of electronic technology advancement; however, quantum physics may provide the ultimate limit to this mathematical model.
Keywords :
integrated circuit design; microprocessor chips; quantum computing; transistors; Heisenberg uncertainty; Moore´s law; computer chip; electronic miniaturization; integrated circuit chip; quantum computing; reliable predictor; transistor device; Electrons; Gallium arsenide; Integrated circuit technology; Moore´s Law; Physics computing; Quantum computing; Transistors;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/JPROC.2008.925411
