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Podcast: Science LIVE with Roger Billings
Episode: 220. From Crystals to Currents: The Piezoelectric Effect
Description: Do you know about the magical property of quartz crystals? In this episode of ScienceLIVE, Roger Billings uncovers the science of the piezoelectric effect—how crystals generate electricity under pressure—and explains how this groundbreaking discovery paved the way for the Billings Computer and numerous advancements in electronics and energy.Learn about the Roger Billings ScholarshipRoger Billings | Official Site