Quasicrystals are like ordinary crystals but with a few key differences. A traditional crystal is any solid made of atoms or molecules in repeating patterns. Table salt is a common crystal, for ...

Credit: J. Wang/NIST A traditional crystal is any solid made of atoms or molecules in repeating patterns. Table salt is a common crystal, for example. Salt's atoms connect to make cubes, and those ...

Abstract: Mid-infrared spectroscopy has the advantage of being fast and non-destructive for mineral identification and geological analysis ... The mid-infrared spectral variability of mineral anomaly ...

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However, expanding this to two-dimensional systems presented new challenges, including the risk of disruptions in the liquid-crystal patterns that would affect light behavior. To overcome this ...

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Sarah Burris is a long-time veteran of political campaigns, having worked as a fundraiser and media director across the United States. She transitioned into reporting while working for Rock the ...