Nick Harris’s journey into technology began at the intersection of two fields that would shape his career: quantum computing and semiconductors. As a doctoral student at MIT, Harris delved into the world of quantum computers, exploring how they manipulate light for computation. Yet his fascination with solving real-world problems had begun even earlier, during his tenure as an R&D engineer. Fresh out of college, Harris immersed himself in the physics of transistors—the nanoscale switches at the heart of computer chips.
It was there that he witnessed a looming crisis: the voracious energy consumption of semiconductors. Not only were they guzzling electricity, but projections suggested their appetite would skyrocket over the next two decades. This realization stayed with him, even
Computer Chips Today Are Way Too Hot and Lightmatter Knows Why
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Since light defines the speed limit in our universe, it’s the fastest thing out there.
