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IBM gets up close with atomic behavior (images)

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    IBM Research says it can now track atoms and their behavior at nanoscale which will give a boost to nanotechnology applications such as storage, solar cell efficiency and quantum computing. Larry Dignan explains the breakthrough in his blog.

    Credit: IBM Research - Zurich

    Published: September 23, 2010 -- 11:08 GMT (04:08 PDT)

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    The Scanning Technology Microscope, used in this process, was discovered in 1980.

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    The STM chamber.

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    Loth says "The tool allows us to measure structures with true pinpoint precision."

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    IBM researcher Sebastian Loth says that "the bottom line is that nanostructure behavior can now be characterized and measured and mapped."

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    A 3D overview.

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    High-contrast view.

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    Atom 1

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    Atom 2

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    Atoms on a plane

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    Atom 4

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    STM time resolution - 3D rendering.

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IBM Research says it can now track atoms and their behavior at nanoscale giving a boost to nanotechnology applications.

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IBM Research says it can now track atoms and their behavior at nanoscale which will give a boost to nanotechnology applications such as storage, solar cell efficiency and quantum computing. Larry Dignan explains the breakthrough in his blog.

Credit: IBM Research - Zurich

Published: September 23, 2010 -- 11:08 GMT (04:08 PDT)

Caption by: Andy Smith

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