Detecting Tiny Twists With A Nanomachine
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 14:14
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists have developed a nanoscale spin-torsion oscillator that can measure miniscule amounts of twisting or torque in a metallic nanowire. The device can be used to uncover spin-dependent fundamental forces in particle physics and have applications in spintronics, chemistry, biology and fundamental physics.
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