Image courtesy of NIST - Twelve colbalt atoms

Image by J. Stroscio and R. Celotta - Courtesy of NIST

J. Stroscio et al - Courtesy of NIST. Twelve colbalt atoms.

Twelve cobalt atoms arranged in a circle on a surface of copper produce a daisy-like pattern from the interference of electron waves. This image was made with a one-of-a-kind instrument that, acting autonomously, picks up and places individual atoms anywhere on a surface.

NIST scientists are studying the quantum properties of different atom arrangements to help improve the design and fabrication of nanoscale devices.

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Image by J. Stroscio and R. Celotta - Courtesy of NIST