To observe the changes at the atomic level, a camera is needed that can quickly capture the chaotic movements of atoms. The fastest digital cameras on the market can capture images at a speed of one-four-thousandth of a second. To photograph atoms, a much faster camera is needed. That’s why scientists are 250 million times faster and… taking pictures at a speed of one trillionth of a second He developed a camera.

new camera, dynamic disorder It also allows to observe the so-called phenomenon. Simply put, clusters of atoms make certain movements when exposed to factors such as vibrations or temperature changes. These movements are called dynamic irregularities. To observe this phenomenon, a newly developed camera is needed.

The positions of atoms are determined from the positions of neutrons

atoms, beyond absolute zero They move more or less where they are. This causes static disturbances. This camera, called vsPDF, makes it possible to see dynamic irregularities by tracking the position of neutrons.

Actually first in 2023 In the first phase it was a matter of curiosity how the developed camera would perform. Research with the camera has shown that vsPDF works very well. Researchers who investigated the structure called germanium telluride revealed the dynamic disorder properties of the structure.

Research Natural materialsIt was published in .