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IBM Measures Force Required To Move Atoms

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the i-bet-i'm-strong-enough-to-do-that dept.

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.

3 of 128 comments (clear)

  1. too much money for too little by kevgaxxana · · Score: -1, Troll

    so much effort but so little gain. until it comes to a profitable point, it isn't worth it.

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  2. Re:Negative by mpathetiq · · Score: -1, Troll

    I think this is the ASCII penis you were looking for: 8===D

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  3. mo3 down by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Slings are limited, 3veryday...We used to. SHIT ON