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'Nano-Lightning' Could Cool Computer Chips

Posted by timothy on from the applause-would-be-micro-thunderous dept.

FizzyC writes "A story on New Scientist describes a technique to cool computer chips using charged ions. The system consists of 300 electrodes that ionise and then pump the air molecules across the surface of the chip. The Purdue University technology is the first air-based system to produce a cooling rate similar to water - 40 watts per square centimetre."

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  1. So, by 'Nano-Lightning' you mean 'electricity'? by Elwood+P+Dowd · · Score: 3, Funny

    (see subject.)

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  2. But is it quiet? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    Won't this system produce nanothunder?