atom
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"In these semiconductor islands, certain fixed energy levels are present, just like in an atom," says Strobel.
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Graphene is a remarkable form of carbon, built from a single layer of tightly connected atoms that is only one atom thick.
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Understanding how many atoms move and interact inside laser-driven polyatomic molecules is essential for any attempt to guide chemical reactions using intense light.
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"A hydrogen atom gives up only 0.2% of an electron when binding on platinum catalysts, but it's that small percentage which makes it possible for hydrogen to react in industrial chemical manufacturing."
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To address the problem, scientists around the world are exploring whether harnessing the quantum properties of atoms can help navigate accurately in so-called contested environments.
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