Nanoscale avalanches of atoms can now be observed in real-time thanks to a breakthrough discovery by researchers from the University of Oxford. The team developed a new imaging technique which allows them to study the behavior of crystals on an atomic scale and to observe the tiny avalanches of atoms as they move. This new technique has the potential to provide insight into a wide range of materials from semiconductors to biomaterials. The research could ultimately lead to the development of materials with improved properties and better performance.

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source: Phys.org