35 atoms that changed the nanoworld
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It is 20 years since researchers at IBM spelt out the name of their company with atoms. Chris Toumey looks at the story behind a landmark in nanotechnology.
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OpenAlex topics: Force Microscopy Techniques and Applications · Nanotechnology research and applications · Mechanical and Optical Resonators
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