Journal article
Atomic waterwheels go to work
Theorists have shown that the forces between atoms in an atomic-scale contact can do work when an electronic current is passed through it, opening up the possibility that current could be used to drive atomic-scale motors.
Language: | English |
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Publisher: | Nature Publishing Group |
Year: | 2009 |
Pages: | 81-82 |
ISSN: | 17483395 and 17483387 |
Types: | Journal article |
DOI: | 10.1038/nnano.2008.413 |
ORCIDs: | Brandbyge, Mads |