IBM Measures Force Required To Move Atoms

Tjeerd writes "IBM scientists, in collaboration with the University of Regensburg in Germany, are the first ever to measure the force it takes to move individual atoms on a surface. This fundamental measurement provides important information for designing future atomic-scale devices: computer chips, miniaturized storage devices, and more." I've attached a video if you are interested.

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Re:I hope this isnt Digg

[Stanistani]

Q: How many IBM engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
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[johnw]

Surely all you need to do is measure the force required to move mountains and then divide by the number of atoms in a mountain?