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programmable matter

The Programmable Matter Corporation does nanotechnology-based research on the ability to adjust (in realtime) the physical properties of substances through the application of light, voltage, and magnetic fields.

Through the application of geometric/insulative barriers and electric fields, it is possible to manipulate the electron structure of semiconductor materials, and thus alter their electrical, optical, thermal, and magnetic properties in real time. Applications are virtually limitless, but include photovoltaics, color-changing materials, thermal and optical switches, switchable magnets, thermoelectric devices (e.g., solid-state coolers), and emissive or reflective displays.

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