Metal surface at the quantum level
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Metal surface at the quantum level
Metal surface at the quantum level. This depiction of a metal surface is obtained by applying the Helium-3 spin-echo technique. This technique requires firing a beam of polarised 3He atoms towards the surface of the metal so that the energy changes during scattering can be measured. Here, the metal can be seen as a lattice of positive metal ions (blue) in a sea of electrons (red). Th spin-echo technique can record measurements on the sub-nanometre and nanosecond scales, and the results built up digitally to reveal a three-dimensional image of the surface
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This print showcases a metal surface at the quantum level, revealing its intricate and mesmerizing structure. The image is obtained using the Helium-3 spin-echo technique, an advanced method that involves directing polarized 3He atoms towards the metal surface to measure energy changes during scattering. In this extraordinary depiction, we witness a lattice of positively charged metal ions (depicted in blue) immersed within a sea of electrons (depicted in red). The spin-echo technique enables precise measurements on both sub-nanometer and nanosecond scales, with results digitally reconstructed to unveil a stunning three-dimensional representation of the surface. The false-colored image highlights the symmetrical arrangement and topographical features of this metallic grid. It offers valuable insights into the physical properties and chemical behavior at an atomic scale. By employing quantum mechanics, nanotechnology, and spectrometry principles, scientists can unravel essential information about energy variations and changes within these metal structures. This remarkable photograph not only showcases scientific prowess but also exemplifies the beauty found in nature's most fundamental building blocks. Its visual appeal invites contemplation on our understanding of matter's intricacies while hinting at potential applications across various fields such as chemistry, physics, and materials science.
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