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July 24, 2006
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Electron micrographs reveal the atomic structure of the carbon nanotube and its filler material.
Electron micrographs reveal the patterned atomic structure of the carbon nanotube (light grey) and the iron-carbide interior material (dark grey). Image 1 depicts the nanotube before contraction; image 2 shows material compressing during contraction. Image 3 shows how the wire pinches off at the conclusion of the process.
Credit: F. Banhart, University of Mainz, Germany
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