Harnessing atomic structure to advance next-generation memory storage

Researchers paired atomic-scale modeling with electron microscopy to study thin hafnia and zirconia films. They found that engineers can grow hafnia in an antiferroelectric state and switch its polarization electrically during operation. Manufacturers can apply this approach to materials already present in silicon chips without adding new components.

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