World's First Single Atom X-Ray Image Captured.
Scientists from Ohio University, Argonne National Laboratory, and the University of Illinois-Chicago have X-rayed a single atom for the first time using a complex technique known as synchrotron X-ray scanning tunneling microscopy (SX-STM). This groundbreaking advancement will help scientists to better understand the chemical states of atoms, which could lead to advancements in medicine and technology. By detecting the chemical states of individual atoms, scientists can better manipulate materials to make them more efficient.