Electric Field-Based Thermal Transistors Revolutionize Heat Control
Researchers from the University of California have developed a solid-state thermal transistor that uses an electric field to control the flow of heat in electronic devices. The transistor utilizes a thin film of molecules as a channel, and by applying an electric field, the thermal conductance of the film increases. The transistor requires less power compared to other dissipation methods, has a high thermal conductance ratio, and can be used in conjunction with other cooling techniques. While still in the early stages of development, the technology shows promise for enabling faster and more powerful processors.