Detecting Tiny Twists With A Nanomachine
Monday, November 3, 2008 - 16:08
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.