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Single atoms spied on graphene sliver

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Electron microscope spots hydrogen atoms resting on invisible carbon sheet.

The smallest of atoms can now be seen sitting in splendid isolation with a standard transmission electron microscope, thanks to the most fashionable form of carbon, graphene.

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  1. Meyer, J. C., Girit, C. O., Crommie, M. F. & Zettl, A. Nature 454, 319–322 (2008)

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Sanderson, K. Single atoms spied on graphene sliver. Nature (2008). https://doi.org/10.1038/news.2008.958

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