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    #31909: chemical bonds imaged for the first time [John de Rivaz]

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Message #31909
From: "John de Rivaz" <[email protected]>
Subject: chemical bonds imaged for the first time
Date: Sun, 30 Aug 2009 10:02:21 +0100

The detailed chemical structure of a single molecule has been imaged for the first time, say researchers. 

The physical shape of single carbon nanotubes has been outlined before, using similar techniques - but the new method even shows up chemical bonds. 

Understanding structure on this scale could help in the design of many things on the molecular scale, particularly electronics or even drugs. 

The IBM researchers report their findings in the journal Science. 

more, and the image, on

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/8225491.stm



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