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IBM Images a Single Molecule

Posted by kdawson on from the blow-it-up dept.

chrb writes "New Scientist is reporting that researchers at IBM Zurich have managed to image a single molecule in detail for the first time. In the images of a pentacene molecule, the bonds between the carbon atoms are visible as five linked rings."

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  1. Re:What Material Is the Pantacene Sitting On? by geekoid · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Yes, I'm sure you PhD in molecular physics and your extensive experience with AFM allows you to make such propositions. Perhaps you should contact your colleges and let them in on your ground breaking realization~

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  2. Re:What Material Is the Pantacene Sitting On? by BobMcD · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Little did I know that a PhD was required to use my eyes and draw conclusions. How will you ever forgive me for attempting to think without a permit?

  3. Re:What Material Is the Pantacene Sitting On? by BobMcD · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Obviously. And when that criticism is asinine, then the critic is open for a response.

  4. Re:What Material Is the Pantacene Sitting On? by BobMcD · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Or have you?