Closing in on superconducting semiconductors
June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 17 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Closing in on superconducting semiconductors
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In 2023, about 4.4 percent (176 terawatt-hours) of total energy consumption in the United States was by data centers that are essential for processing large quantities of information. Of that 176 TWh, approximately 100 TWh (57 percent) was used by CPU and GPU equipment. Energy requirement . . .
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Closing in on superconducting semiconductors
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In 2023, about 4.4 percent (176 terawatt-hours) of total energy consumption in the United States was by data centers that are essential for processing large quantities of information. Of that 176 TWh, approximately 100 TWh (57 percent) was used by CPU and GPU equipment. Energy requirement . . .