Mentioned:
There’s a new material that might reshape the future of quantum computing chips and semiconductors. And it’s being produced by a publicly traded company.
What’s happening:
- ASP Isotopes (NASDAQ: ASPI) has begun commercial production of Silicon-28 at their second Aerodynamic Separation Process facility located in Pretoria, South Africa
Why it matters:
- Silicon-28 is a highly important input for both quantum computing chips and semiconductors, largely due to its ability to conduct heat significantly more efficiently than traditional silicon
Going deeper:
- ASP Isotopes has already landed two American companies for supply deals for kilogram quantities of their Silicon-28
- Silicon-28 may also represent a breakthrough for the ability to make chips for quantum computing and artificial intelligence much smaller than chips that use traditional silicon, as they are capable of cooler down much more quickly and processing information significantly faster
