Optomechanical Crystal (IMAGE) California Institute of Technology Caption (At top) This is a scanning electron micrograph of the optomechanical crystal. (At bottom) This is a closer view of the device's nanobeam. Credit M. Eichenfield, et. al., <i>Nature</i>, Advanced Online Publication (Oct. 18, 2009) Usage Restrictions With credit as given above License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.