Computer Chips Exploding for Science

Judebert writes "While some may argue that any modern processor without a heat sink already exhibits this behavior, UCSD chemists have discovered that properly doped computer chips are actually explosive. Standard techniques are used, and they function just like normal computer chips. Better yet, they burn clean, making them ideal for chemical analysis. The article sites other uses, such as micromachine propulsion and military explosives, but I imagine this woudl make for the ultimate in copy protection, as well: "Unauthorized copy detected. This system will self-destruct in 10... 9..." Science Daily also has a copy."

Comments

Re:Imagine a Beowulf Cluster of THOSE!

[e1en0r]

That gives a whole new meaning to the term "cluster bomb".

READ THE FUCKING ARTICLE

[Have Blue]

This is not about exploding computer chips. This is about using the microlithography techniques and materials (silicon) from the chip industry to make electronically controlled micro-explosives. There is nothing here about making existing chips explode.

Martian Technology!

[farrellj]

Finally, we pitiful earthlings can build the Illudium Q-36 Explosive Space Modulator!

Lookout Marvin!

ttyl
Farrell