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August 5, 2026 Electron wind force as an electrically programmable recovery method for gallium nitride
An NSF-funded project at Penn State proposes using electron wind force, the momentum transfer from conducting electrons to defect structures, to recover gallium nitride power electronics degraded by radiation exposure in extreme environments. The method is non-thermal, electrically programmable, and aims to extend device life without turning systems off or applying heat.