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June 10, 2010
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Research shows single-molecule devices can be used for detailed studies of fundamental physics.
Schematic of the mechanically controllable device used for stretching individual molecules while simultaneously measuring the electron current through the molecule.
Credit: Joshua Parks, Cornell University
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