In a world first, they used two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are only an atom thick and retain their properties at that scale, unlike silicon, to develop a computer capable of simple operations.

2D material is a fairly new research field—only a little over 5 years old—that holds a lot of promise. Everyday, scientists continue to discover new types of 2D materials such as graphene ...

“Our 2D CMOS computer operates at low-supply voltages with minimal power consumption and can perform simple logic operations at frequencies up to 25 kilohertz,” said first author Subir Ghosh ...

To make the computer, the researchers used two different 2D materials: molybdenum disulfide for one type of transistor and tungsten diselenide for another. Image: Conceptual illustration of a ...

In a world first, they used two-dimensional (2D) materials, which are only an atom thick and retain their properties at that scale, unlike silicon, to develop a computer capable of simple operations.