(Phys.org)—Researchers have developed the first imaging technique that can clearly see inside molecular structures,and have used it to create 3D holograms of the atomic arrangements inside these structures. Before now, dependable imaging techniques (for example, or scanning tunneling microscopy) could only scan the surfaces of molecules. The ability to peer deep inside a molecular structure and see all of the individual atoms will be essential for developing modern materials and understanding their unique physical and chemical properties.
Source: phys.org