October 6, 2026
Exploring electron microscopes as engineering tools
Frances Ross and Julian Klein discussed using electron microscopy to move atoms—suggesting a new path for materials design.
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Professor Frances Ross and research scientist Julian Klein developed an electron microscopy technique to move atoms within a material. Demonstrating their precise control, the team made the star-shaped pattern above in a chromium sulfur bromide crystal.
Courtesy of Julian Klein
Professor Frances Ross and research scientist Julian Klein spoke with Physics about an electron microscopy technique they developed to move atoms within a material, giving rise to novel properties. “If we can control the electronic or optical functions of the materials, we might potentially make those devices more brain-like, more portable, and less power-hungry,” Ross said. “There are also exciting possibilities in using these engineered materials to perform quantum simulations of other complex systems.”
Read more in Physics.
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