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In the limit, packing transistors tighter should mean more radiation resistance, not less, because you can shield them with a smaller mass of water or lead or w
by dmurray 5mo ago
In the limit, packing transistors tighter should mean more radiation resistance, not less, because you can shield them with a smaller mass of water or lead or whatever.
- nine_k 5mo agoIt would be funny if lead-acid batteries end up being space-grade, should the lead be able to serve as a radiation shield.
- rbanffy 5mo agoIIRC, metals aren’t great shields because of secondary particles emitted after the first one hits the shield.
- randomtoast 5mo agoThe water cooling system then serves multiple functions, including acting as a radiation shield.