Dev Tools · 6h ago
New Research Suggests Fundamental Speed Limit for Computing
A researcher proposes a theoretical speed limit for computers based on the laws of physics, suggesting that no computer can exceed a certain number of operations per second per unit of energy. The limit, derived from quantum mechanics and thermodynamics, could have implications for future hardware design. The work is currently a preprint and has not yet been peer-reviewed.
Meridian48 take
While intriguing, the limit is purely theoretical and far from current hardware constraints, so it's more of a thought experiment than an immediate engineering concern.
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