How does a single atom transistor work?

[Pommie]

How can a single atom transistor work? Where is the junction(s)?

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-02-20/team-designs-world27s-smallest-transistor/3839524

Mike.

 

[JimB]

All good stuff, but soldering the wires could be a bit problematic, and what ever you do dont drop it on the floor. You will have a hell of a job finding it again.

JimB

 

[MrAl]

Hi,

Along that same comical line, dont drop one in the shag carpet

 

[canadaelk]

MrAl lives in the seventies! E