A space playground for the fourth state of matter
Friday, December 14, 2018 - 08:20
in Physics & Chemistry
A recipe to understand atomic structures: Mix electrically-charged gas in a sealed container with particles so small they would pass through a coffee filter. Perform in the weightless environment of the International Space Station. Adjust voltage to observe how the particles form three-dimensional crystal structures. Start unlocking the physics behind the atoms' behaviour.