[TheAntiDoomer]

http://www.physorg.com/news169129727.html

This effect is typically only observed when a two-dimensional semiconductor is subjected to an extraordinarily strong magnetic field at low temperatures. But in the unusual, three-dimensional crystals developed at Princeton, it occurs spontaneously because the electrons are traveling so close to the speed of light that, according to the theory of relativity, they effectively generate their own magnetic field. In this scenario, the quantum Hall effect dictates that the electrons are able to flow freely on the outside of the crystal, but not through it. The result: an insulator with surfaces that conduct electricity.

[heroineworshipper]

No, no, no. It's lithium air batteries. That's the next big thing.

[anador]

That's actually a really fascinating effect.

A shame it probably cannot be made commercially viable anytime soon. There are many advancements in computing that appear to be revolutionizing processing and storage.

They just did a sci-am article on carbon nanotube and iron memory material that has the capability of storing trillions of bits in a square inch, and remain viable in a solid state for a billion years or more.

Again...... fascinating? yes...... likely to see it in sky-mall soon? doubtful.

[timmac]

quantum Hall effect dictates that the electrons are able to flow freely on the outside of the crystal,

This is a beautiful thing, man. As the energy flows past that holographic image of Buddha the stars align in the grooviest light show this side of Woodstock.

True energy dances on the surface of a pin. Along with Corinthians, Deuteronomy, and all that beautiful Jesus stuff.

Should have know you were going to bash this site with more stupid wasted talk, do you do anything constructive or positive, or are you just a troll that moves here and there wasting peoples time...