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Area of Science:

Physics
Information Science
Computer Science

Background:

Fast computation relies on rapid memory state reset within limited timeframes.
System response delays hinder achieving desired states in finite-time control processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To propose a novel shortcut strategy for accurate finite-time memory reset.
To minimize energy consumption during the erasure process.
To reduce heat dissipation in computational systems.

Main Methods:

An auxiliary control is incorporated to guide the system towards an equilibrium state.
Thermodynamic geometry is applied to derive an optimal shortcut protocol.
Analysis of erasure processes and energy cost minimization.

Main Results:

The proposed strategy enables memory reset to desired accuracy regardless of erasure speed.
An optimal shortcut protocol is derived that minimizes energy cost.
Effective design principles for finite-time erasure processes are established.

Conclusions:

The research offers a method for accurate and energy-efficient finite-time memory erasure.
This approach alleviates heat dissipation burdens in computational devices.
It provides a practical design principle for advanced computing systems.