Core Insights - The "thermal quenching" technology enables precise switching of quantum materials between conductive and insulating states, potentially revolutionizing electronic products by significantly increasing their operational speed [1] Group 1: Technology Advancement - Researchers from Northeastern University and Brown University have developed a method to control heating and cooling, allowing for the precise switching of quantum materials [1] - This advancement could lead to processors utilizing quantum materials that operate at speeds over a thousand times faster than current silicon-based chips [1]