Asianometry Sending Signals like Neurons Do (At the Edge of Chaos)
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Feb 27, 2025 Discover how a remarkable experiment mimics neuronal signal transmission, showcasing the efficiency of biology over silicon design. Learn about self-amplification, a key concept that could revolutionize future computer technologies. Delve into the 'Edge of Chaos,' where neurons balance chaos and order, and see how these principles are being replicated in non-biological materials. This exploration opens exciting new avenues for semiconductor innovations.
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Signal Decay in Wires
- Electric signals lose energy in wires due to electron collisions with atoms.
- This loss is proportional to wire length and inversely proportional to width, causing RC delay.
Axon Signal Transmission
- Axons, like long-distance cables, transmit impulses but are made of flesh, not a good conductor.
- Despite this, they transmit signals long distances with high energy efficiency.
Axon Self-Amplification
- Axons achieve self-amplification through built-in repeaters.
- These 'nodes of Ranvier' refresh the signal along the axon.