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As traditional semiconductor materials like silicon face limitations, researchers are investigating new materials such as graphene and carbon nanotubes. These materials exhibit promising properties for reducing heat and enhancing performance, but scaling production for commercial viability remains a hurdle.
Beyond materials, entirely new computing paradigms, such as quantum and photonic computing, show potential for further advancements. Quantum bits (qubits) and methods utilizing light for computation present viable alternatives, albeit with significant technical challenges to overcome.