We’re so accustomed to the concept of devices sending signals via electrons, that we don’t even think about the term ‘Electronics’ anymore. Thanks to University of Washington Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Marco Rolandi, however, that may be about to change. He and his fellow researchers have created a transistor that sends protons as signals, rather than electrons. Since humans and other living creatures also send signals using protons and other ions, this research, published in Nature Communications, may be the beginning of major advances in medicine and other fields.
To read the interview, click here.