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Nanotechnology research

Nanotechnology. Researcher with a scanning beam interference lithography (SBIL) machine. This is used to create gratings and grids with structures on the scale of a few nanometres (billionths of a metre). The gratings created on this scale are used in astronomical telescopes such as the orbiting Chandra X-ray telescope and the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite. SBIL uses a laser beam to create the pattern on the target surface. This allows for very precise control over the pattern. The SBIL could have many uses in the future as a source of nanotechnological components for computers and machines. Photographed at MIT, USA, in 2002

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous scene in the world of nanotechnology research. Here, a dedicated researcher at MIT, USA, is seen operating a scanning beam interference lithography (SBIL) machine. This cutting-edge technology enables the creation of intricate gratings and grids with structures on an incredibly minuscule scale – just a few nanometres. The significance of these nano-sized gratings cannot be overstated. They find application in various fields, including astronomy and space exploration. Notably, they are utilized in advanced astronomical telescopes like the Chandra X-ray telescope and the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) satellite to enhance their capabilities. The SBIL machine employs laser beams to meticulously craft patterns on target surfaces, granting unparalleled precision control over the final product. Its potential extends far beyond current applications; it holds promise as a source for nanotechnological components that could revolutionize computers and machines in the future. In this image, we witness not only scientific progress but also strict adherence to sterile conditions within MIT's clean room environment. The researcher dons protective clothing to ensure utmost cleanliness during experimentation. As we gaze upon this photograph from Science Photo Library's collection, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and innovation through technologies like SBIL that push boundaries towards uncharted realms of discovery.

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