Electron beam welds nanotubes Image TRN 080101

Description: The top image shows a pair of crossed nanotubes. In the bottom image, the tubes are welded. This happens when a beam of electrons converts hydrocarbons that naturally collect on the surfaces of the tubes to amorphous carbon. Fusing the tubes this way also allows electricity to pass between them.

Source: University of Ulm

Story: Electron beam welds nanotubes
TRN August 1/8, 2001

TRN Categories: Nanotechnology; Materials Science and Engineering

Form: Still

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