Unlike typical transistors, the Utah microplasma transistor uses an air gap that conducts ions and electrons from a helium plasma once a voltage is applied. The new devices are designed to ...

There was, however, a drawing of the transistor point, labeled with its dimensions. By comparing this to photos of the transistor, Aylesworth determined the size of every other part of the device.

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A new type of transistor can dissipate almost zero heat — slashing energy usage in future quantum computers by up to 1,000 ...