Researchers make visible the structure of the smallest crystals
Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
A radical new way of making structures visible at the nano level has now been developed. This new method makes it possible to determine with precision the arrangement of atoms and molecules in a diverse range of materials from cement to pharmaceuticals. The procedure, which is still in its infancy, comes from the field of electron microscopy and can resolve the structure of the tiniest crystals.