New way to tune electronic energy levels may lead to valleytronic devices

New way to tune electronic energy levels may lead to valleytronic devices 03/14/2017 02:37 PM EDT Faster, more efficient data storage and computer logic systems could be on the horizon thanks to a new way of tuning electronic energy levels in two-dimensional films of crystal, discovered by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The discovery could ultimately pave the way for the development of so-called "valleytronic" devices, which harness the way electrons gather around two equal energy states, known as valleys. Full story at http://news.mit.edu/2017/toward-valleytronic-devices-data-storage-computer-logic-systems-0309 Source Massachusetts Institute of Technology This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111