The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast
The Quark Side - Quantum Physics Podcast
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Seeing the Atom: Quantum Tunneling Microscopy
30 minutes Posted Feb 3, 2026 at 9:15 am.
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This episode explores how researchers used quantum tunneling to overcome the diffraction limit, achieving atomic-scale imaging at 0.1 nm. By combining a metal tip with continuous-wave lasers, they tracked electron motion between surfaces, opening a new window into matter at its most fundamental scale.

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