The Shadow of a Single Atom
Atoms are super small. Being as small as they are they still cast a shadow and some super smart guys figured out a way to get an image of one.
My guess? They were just bored or wanted to impress one of the ladies in their lab.
form Gizmag.com
Scientists capture the shadow cast by a single atom
The researchers trapped single ytterbium ions using this technique and exposed them to a very specific frequency of laser light. Under this light, the atom’s shadow was cast onto a detector and then captured by a digital camera. This was possible because of a super high-resolution microscope, which makes the shadow dark enough to see. No other facility in the world sports a resolution high enough to allow for such an extreme feat.
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