A rigid molecule that changes shape when exposed to light can be used to explore the influence of mechanical force on chemical reactions involving small functional groups.
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Lenhardt, J., Craig, S. Force probes in a bottle. Nature Nanotech 4, 284–285 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/nnano.2009.100
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