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Towards light-controlled electronic components

Scientists have discovered how to generate an electron gas by illuminating a material made of layers of oxides, enabling light-controlled electronic components. This breakthrough could lead to applications in spintronics and quantum computing, with potential energy savings of up to a third of electrical contacts on computer processors.

SourceCNRS·JournalNature Materials·DateOct 10, 2025