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Revolutionary Plasmon Computing Promises Efficient AI Technology

1/23/2026

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Hector De Los Santos pursues plasmon-based computing to reduce artificial intelligence (AI) power demands.
Plasmons are disturbances in a sea of electrons that enable low-energy, fast computations.
In 2024, De Los Santos demonstrated a Y-junction device that steers plasmons with electromagnetic waves.
The next step is to fabricate a full device capable of basic logic operations.
This approach could significantly improve efficiency in future computing technologies.

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Story summary

Hector De Los Santos pursues plasmon-based computing to reduce artificial intelligence (AI) power demands.
Plasmons are disturbances in a sea of electrons that enable low-energy, fast computations.
In 2024, De Los Santos demonstrated a Y-junction device that steers plasmons with electromagnetic waves.
The next step is to fabricate a full device capable of basic logic operations.
This approach could significantly improve efficiency in future computing technologies.