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In the past, nanoelectromechanical resonators have been passive devices that required external oscillators to keep them working, so the development of a self-sustaining resonator powered only by a d.c. voltage is a major advance.

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Figure 1: In the past, nanoelectromechanical resonators have required an external oscillator, such as an applied a.c. voltage, to compensate for losses.

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