Even though beta or alpha source based atomic matteries are less efficient, they sound a very good device where long life and small power requirement is for more than 20 years without external support. These were tried for pacemakers and were given up for safety reason. I am considering them again.
Have a look at this link. There is excellent comparision with other types as well. Put up all your ideas as these are real future needs and your points will be highly appreciated here. We are quite serous about long life power sources. Whatever you think is small may be very great idea. Think and think again, as that makes us people with brain! We can find ways for future right here in present.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atomic_battery
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