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Graphene 'nano-aquariums' capture atomic-resolution videos of gold atoms in solvents

A team led by scientists at the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester has developed the first technique capable of capturing atomic‑resolution videos of individual gold atoms 'dancing' across a surface surrounded by liquid, opening a window into a hidden atomic world that...

Graphene 'nano-aquariums' capture atomic-resolution videos of gold atoms in solvents
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A team led by scientists at the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester has developed the first technique capable of capturing atomic‑resolution videos of individual gold atoms 'dancing' across a surface surrounded by liquid, opening a window into a hidden atomic world that has been invisible until now.

Originally published at Phys.org

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