Nanoparticle Staircase (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

Nanoparticle Staircase (1 of 2)

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A nanofluidic staircase machined with subnanometer precision by a focused ion beam separates nanoparticles by size. The device is also a reference material to accurately measure nanoparticle size and compare it to optical brightness, which could aid in the quality control of consumer products.

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