‘Holy Grail’ of Physics: Scientists Take First-Ever X-Ray of Single Atom

Jun 1st 2023 5:06pm EDT

Scientists have for the first time taken an x-ray of an atom, the smallest particle that can take part in chemical reactions. The technique allows them for the first time to identify a single atom’s chemical state, including whether it is part of a solid, liquid, or gas, and if it’s bonded to other atoms.

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