Highly durable THz 6G quantum device solves problem of electrode damage caused by intense electric fields and heat

https://phys.org/news/2026-01-ultra-fast-quantum-tunneling-device.html

"Quantum tunneling devices require massive electric fields forcing electrons through energy barriers, generating extreme heat melting/ destroying metal electrodes, overcame swapping aluminum oxide for titanium dioxide lowering energy barrier... atomic layer deposition of nearly perfect thin film eliminates microscopic defects... thermally stable over 1K+ cycles, signal modulation/ up to 60% transmission control, operates at 25% previous voltage requirements... quantum sensing, optical communication"