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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. Re:too much money for too little by Diomedes01 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    You are kidding, right? That is one of the most ignorant statements I have ever seen. Nothing would ever be "worth it" if it had to show an immediate profit.

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  2. Re:I hope this isnt Digg by Stanistani · · Score: 5, Funny

    Q: How many IBM engineers does it take to change a light bulb?
    A: (this line intentionally left blank)

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  3. Easy problem by johnw · · Score: 5, Funny

    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?