Nano Calculators

TL;DR

This paper proposes a nano-scale calculator powered by sunlight energy captured and stored by biological molecules like Rhodopsin, integrating energy harvesting and computation at a molecular level.

Contribution

It introduces a novel nano-calculator design utilizing biological molecules for energy capture and computation, combining energy harvesting with nano-electronic circuitry.

Findings

Circuit thickness less than 300nm

Molecules can be used for both energy storage and computing

Potential for ultra-compact, solar-powered devices

Abstract

The whole circuit is obtained from the sun through a molecule called "Rhodopsin and bacteriorhodopsin". These molecules have the capability of trapping and storing energy from the sun light. These molecules are placed on the outer surface of the calculator to trap the energy and store it themselves for latter usage. The thickness of the whole circuit measures less than 300nm.The top layer is made up of layer which will show the different keys and a display unit. "Molecules are not only meant for compounding But also for computing".