Atom-by-atom imaging of moiré phasons with electron ptychography
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Published in Science · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers have captured the first microscopy images of atomic thermal vibrations in quantum materials, revealing a new type of motion that could reshape the design of quantum technologies and ultrathin electronics. The breakthrough study uses electron ptychography to map thermal vibrations with atomic precision for the first time.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Researchers document first images of the atomic fingerprint of heat in quantum materials University of Maryland · Jul 24, 2025 · first to report
- Good vibrations: Scientists use imaging technology to visualize heat University of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering · Jul 25, 2025