2007-07-12 04:46:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It's possible, and probably even doable, but would be way too expensive as of now. Some property of the atom such as flipping of nuclear spin or ionization state can be used to make the binary ones and zeroes. Equipment such as certain electron microscopes already have the resolution to pinpoint a single atom, but making this into a computer will take lots of time.
2007-07-12 04:55:35 · answer #1 · answered by anotherhumanmale 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A large atom maybe such as the "novelty atom" that was created by scientist in a lab in Chicago.
I dont think a true atom could fit a computer chip in it. But there have been known to be small tracking devices the size of the head on a pin. An atom is not visible by the naked eye. So, all work would have to be done under a high powered microscope using laser technology. It could be possible, dont give up, I bet you can make it happen.
2007-07-12 11:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by pegasis 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, since the chip, by definition is a complex circuit containing a number of transistors and what you are demanding is that the whole thing should be of the size of an atom. The design is self-contradictory.
If you were asking for a simple switch (a simple binary yes, no switch), probably yes. An atom in an exicited state is for example "On" and an atom in a ground state is "Off"
2007-07-12 12:15:02 · answer #3 · answered by Swamy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe the size of some unknown ginormous atom that's not in existence yet. But currently, no. Even nanobots are several atoms in size. A true computer chip will require greater structure.
2007-07-12 13:02:09 · answer #4 · answered by BCP 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. An atom is just an atom. You can't really make anything out of it. It would be like trying to make a car with a single bolt.
2007-07-12 11:49:33 · answer #5 · answered by Brian A 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It would be cool if they can do it. going to be hard though since atoms are so small but maybe they can create some nano bots that can preform the tasks in the future.
2007-07-12 11:58:34 · answer #6 · answered by hellzfirex 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ya nano technology but it wud take lots and lots yrs
2007-07-12 11:50:05 · answer #7 · answered by pokemon maniac 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not yet or your computer wouldn't be so big.
2007-07-12 11:48:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
no
2007-07-12 11:48:33 · answer #9 · answered by Grant d 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋