Atomic switches to realize the development of molecular electronic devices (IMAGE)

Institute of Science Tokyo

Atomic switches to realize the development of molecular electronic devices

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The atomic switch operates by forming and breaking a tiny silver filament inside a thin film of tantalum oxide. When a positive voltage is applied, silver atoms move to create a conductive bridge between two electrodes, turning the switch “on.” Reversing the voltage causes the filament to break, turning the switch “off.”

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Institute of Science Tokyo

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