| Cover | Feb. 13, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Feb. 13, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-37850 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ATOMERA INCORPORATED |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001420520 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 30-0509586 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 750 University Avenue |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 280 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Los Gatos |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 95032 |
| City Area Code | (408) |
| Local Phone Number | 442-5248 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock: Par value $0.001 |
| Trading Symbol | ATOM |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
