Another point of reference: 14 nm is about 126 silicium atoms in a row. Another amazing number: if a chip is 2cm across and runs at 2 GHz then a light ray can

Another point of reference: 14 nm is about 126 silicium atoms in a row. Another amazing number: if a chip is 2cm across and runs at 2 GHz then a light ray can go from one side to the other side of the chip about 10 times in a clock cycle. Note that light goes around the earth about 7 times per second. In other words: suppose you have quick child who takes one step of 20cm in each clock cycle. Then the child walks around the earth about 7 times per second.