Archived The Future Could be Made of Artificial Atoms or Nanocrystals (edgylabs.com)
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Archived The Future Could be Made of Artificial Atoms or Nanocrystals (edgylabs.com)
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[–] Amadameus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
It's not as far off as you might think. Forcing an entire collection of atoms to behave as one quantum entity, they'd have energy states very similar to a huge atom - or any particle at that scale, really.
What I'm particularly interested in is what happens electrically to a nanocrystal as you put it under different voltages. Strip away half its electrons, and will the nuclei collapse into some new configuration?
[–] StatusQuip ago (edited ago)
I understand your view point but think scientist should be more creative in naming these units that act as one. Having a similar quality doesn't necessitate this naming scheme.
I also wonder how they behave under different conditions. Will fission or fusion release energy?
edit: And I could see battery tech improving...
[–] Amadameus 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Science has always emphasized precision and detail over clarity - the people who are at the bleeding edge of discoveries are constantly making up new terms and defining them, often redundantly with existing terms.
Honestly, the more I think about these structures the more interested I become. They might be useful as catalytic surfaces as well! Imagine not having to use silver or platinum to catalyze a reaction any more!