Trap and zap: Harnessing the power of light to pattern surfaces on the nanoscale

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A technique developed by Princeton engineers allows the easy creation of nano-scale patterns on uneven surfaces and without the normal requirements of a vibration and oxygen-free environment. The black bar next to the Princeton shield is 2 microns lo ...
A technique developed by Princeton engineers allows the easy creation of nano-scale patterns on uneven surfaces and without the normal requirements of a vibration and oxygen-free environment. The black bar next to the Princeton shield is 2 microns long. Credit: Nature Nanotechnology/Princeton University

Princeton engineers have invented an affordable technique that uses lasers and plastic beads to create the ultrasmall features that are needed for new generations of microchips.


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