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Laurent Baudry¹, Igor Lukyanchuk², Valerii M Vinokur³

¹Institute of Electronics, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology (IEMN)-DHS Départment, UMR CNRS 8520, Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, 59652 Villeneuve d'Ascq Cedex, France.

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Ferroelectric multibit cells (FMBC) offer a new approach to data storage by utilizing multiple stable polarization states. This topologically-controlled access memory (TAM) overcomes limitations of binary logic for advanced computing.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Condensed Matter Physics
Electrical Engineering

Background:

Ferroelectric materials are key for tunable electrical polarization in information storage.
Current ferroelectric memory cells rely on binary logic, which faces fundamental limitations.
There is a need for advanced memory technologies to support emerging computing paradigms.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose and investigate ferroelectric multibit cells (FMBC) for enhanced data storage capacity.
To explore the use of multiaxial ferroelectric materials for multistable polarization states.
To introduce topologically-controlled access memory (TAM) based on symmetry-protected states.

Main Methods:

Utilized principles of catastrophe theory to analyze the stability of polarization states.
Investigated the pinning of polarization in multiaxial ferroelectric materials.
Developed a theoretical framework for topologically-controlled access memory (TAM).

Main Results:

Demonstrated that multistable polarization states in FMBC are symmetry-protected against information loss.
Showcased the potential for FMBC to store information beyond binary capacity.
Established the foundation for a novel many-valued, non-Boolean information technology.

Conclusions:

Ferroelectric multibit cells (FMBC) provide a viable pathway for next-generation information storage.
Topologically-controlled access memory (TAM) offers robust, multistable data retention.
This technology addresses critical challenges in quantum and neuromorphic computing.