Physicists discover — and explain — unexpected magnetism in an atomically thin material

The work introduces a new platform for studying quantum materials.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
Jan. 23, 2025 ~6 min

MIT engineers grow “high-rise” 3D chips

An electronic stacking technique could exponentially increase the number of transistors on chips, enabling more efficient AI hardware.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Dec. 18, 2024 ~8 min


MIT physicists predict exotic form of matter with potential for quantum computing

New work suggests the ability to create fractionalized electrons known as non-Abelian anyons without a magnetic field, opening new possibilities for basic research and future applications.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
Nov. 18, 2024 ~5 min

New transistor’s superlative properties could have broad electronics applications

Ultrathin material whose properties “already meet or exceed industry standards” enables superfast switching, extreme durability.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
July 26, 2024 ~7 min

Physicists coax superconductivity and more from quasicrystals

Flexible platform could produce enigmatic materials, lead to new studies of exotic phenomena.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
Oct. 11, 2023 ~8 min

International team reports powerful tool for studying, tuning atomically thin materials

Work could lead to heady applications in novel electronics and more.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
June 27, 2023 ~8 min

MIT engineers “grow” atomically thin transistors on top of computer chips

A new low-temperature growth and fabrication technology allows the integration of 2D materials directly onto a silicon circuit, which could lead to denser and more powerful chips.

Adam Zewe | MIT News Office • mit
April 27, 2023 ~10 min

MIT physicists predict exotic new phenomena and give “recipe” for realizing them

Work with skyrmions could have applications in future computers and more.

Elizabeth A. Thomson | Materials Research Laboratory • mit
March 17, 2023 ~7 min


Study: Superconductivity switches on and off in “magic-angle” graphene

A quick electric pulse completely flips the material’s electronic properties, opening a route to ultrafast, brain-inspired, superconducting electronics.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 30, 2023 ~7 min

MIT engineers grow “perfect” atom-thin materials on industrial silicon wafers

Their technique could allow chip manufacturers to produce next-generation transistors based on materials other than silicon.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
Jan. 18, 2023 ~7 min

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