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Metals can be squeezed into sheets just a few atoms thick
Sheets of bismuth, gallium, indium, tin and lead can now be made just a few atoms thick by crushing them at a high ...
Density functional theory's self-interaction correction falters in transition metals, study finds
Density functional theory (DFT) is a cornerstone tool of modern physics, chemistry, and engineering used to explore the ...
Lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover origins of water on the moon
Dust and rocks residing on the surface of the moon take a beating in space. Without a protective magnetosphere and atmosphere like Earth's, the lunar surface faces continual particle bombardment from ...
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Refining Density Functional Theory Flaw by Flaw
Density functional theory (DFT) is a cornerstone tool of modern physics, chemistry, and engineering used to explore the behavior of electrons. While ...
IEEE8d
Delocalized bonding at the metal-polymer interface
By focusing on the initial reaction between a chromium atom and the PMDA-ODA polyimide repeat unit, the bonding is demonstrated to be delocalized, arising from the formation of a charge-transfer ...
Max Planck Society20d
Steel for the Cars of Tomorrow
It takes on different properties when, for example, different metals are added – or alloyed – such as manganese, nickel or chromium. This is how stainless ... and in addition, one atom occupies the ...
Boston College9d
A new spin on magnetism
A new approach developed by Boston College physics researchers creates synthetic layered magnets with a unprecedented level of control over their magnetic properties The magnetic properties of a ...
Philippine Daily Inquirer29d
Atom calls on more schools to cancel classes for ‘Edsa’
The August Twenty-One Movement (Atom), which was formed in condemnation of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr.’s murder in 1983, is urging more schools to cancel work and classes on Feb. 25 ...