Quantum phenomenon seen in 'nanohoops' also applies to nano ‘soccer balls’ (IMAGE)

Institute of Science and Technology Austria

Quantum phenomenon seen in 'nanohoops' also applies to nano ‘soccer balls’

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The ISTA team showed that the same quantum phenomenon seen in nanohoops also applies to nano ‘soccer balls’, making it easier to boost the molecules’ magnetic field in experiments. Molecular structure of a nano ‘soccer ball’ (gray) & gold electrodes (yellow), 3D-printed at the ISTA Machine Shop.

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