Formation of Boron-Nitride Nanotubes (VIDEO)

DOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility

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Fibrils of boron-nitride nanotubes are formed through the pressurized vapor/condenser method. The synthesis technique was developed by researchers at NASA's Langley Research Center, the Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility and the National Institute of Aerospace. The nanotube fibrils are produced when the FEL laser beam strikes a target of pressed boron powder. The number indicates laser power level in arbitrary units; about 1.5 kW in actuality. The target rotates to distribute the laser heat evenly.

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Source: DOE's Jefferson Lab

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