Moore's Law

...and "Moore's Law"

What is Moore’s Law?

You often hear this term bantered by pundits or technology enthusiasts, used as a shorthand to describe the fast-paced growth of technology. At its core, Moore's Law originates from an observation made by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel, about the increasing number of transistors that could be placed inexpensively on an integrated circuit. However, over time, its meaning has broadened, often used to represent the broader concept of accelerated technological progress.

Let’s take a quick detour into the realm of silicon wafers, transistors, and advanced lithography techniques. This piece will be one part science, one part history, and one part speculation on the trajectory of our shared technological future. Moore's Law is much more than a technical observation—it's a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of progress.

Origins

In 1965, Gordon Moore, a scientist who would later co-found Intel, penned a pivotal piece for Electronics Magazine. Moore had noticed a dis…