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[–] wahming@monyet.cc 9 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It is new. Traditional RTGs rely on heat differentials. This converts the energetic particles directly to electricity without the intermediate step. That's a very significant technical difference. Assuming what the article attests is true, of course

[–] CJOtheReal@ani.social 3 points 2 years ago

Ok, if that's true thats actually new. However i doubt until it's proven independently.