Post by apple on Aug 18, 2023 19:32:36 GMT -5
Ever wondered how the tiniest change in your computer’s memory could cause massive issues?
Well, that’s where a bit flip comes into play.
A bit flip is a phenomenon where a single binary digit (bit) in a computer’s memory changes its value from 0 to 1 or vice versa.
Cosmic rays
Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that originate from outer space and can penetrate the earth’s atmosphere and affect computing systems.
When cosmic rays collide with atoms in the atmosphere, they create secondary particles, including neutrons, which can cause bit flips in memory cells.
This phenomenon is more common at higher altitudes, and increases with altitude.
Well, that’s where a bit flip comes into play.
A bit flip is a phenomenon where a single binary digit (bit) in a computer’s memory changes its value from 0 to 1 or vice versa.
Cosmic rays
Cosmic rays are high-energy particles that originate from outer space and can penetrate the earth’s atmosphere and affect computing systems.
When cosmic rays collide with atoms in the atmosphere, they create secondary particles, including neutrons, which can cause bit flips in memory cells.
This phenomenon is more common at higher altitudes, and increases with altitude.
It's strange saying that as one of my boys is an engineer.