Secrets of mysterious metal hotspots uncovered by new single molecule imaging technique
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 23:32
in Physics & Chemistry
The secrets behind the mysterious nano-sized electromagnetic "hotspots" that appear on metal surfaces under a light are being revealed with the help of a BEAST. The results hold promise for solar energy and chemical sensing among other technologies.
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