IBM Researchers Image Electrical Charge Distribution In a Single Molecule 37
alphadogg writes with this selection from Network World:"IBM researchers for the first time have succeeded in imaging how charge is distributed inside a single molecule, which is a fundamental research breakthrough as scientists try to miniaturize circuitry to the nanometer scale. IBM is studying molecular structures when put on artificial surfaces so functional molecules in the future can be used as switches or transistors, said Fabian Mohn, an IBM researcher. IBM used advanced microscopy tools and techniques to image how charge is redistributed and arranged when chemical bonds are formed between atoms and molecules on surfaces."
Re:No Pictures? (Score:5, Funny)
It was a naked molecule, all alone. If we don't know its age how can we be sure the pictures are even legal?
Obligatory (Score:5, Funny)
Obligatory physics jokes, let's just get them outta the way:
A photon goes to the airport and buys a ticket. The ticket agent asks if he has any luggage. "Nope," says the photon, "I'm traveling light."
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