logoalt Hacker News

folbec • today at 12:30 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

The processor of the computer you are writing your question on is using tunnelling transistors.


Replies

TheOtherHobbes • today at 12:43 PM

Modern processors are designed to minimise quantum effects, because phenomena like tunnelling create inefficient leakage currents.

➕ show 1 reply