Tiny supersonic jet injector accelerates nanoscale additive manufacturing

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(Funded by the U.S. Department of Energy)

By energizing precursor molecules using a tiny, high-energy supersonic jet of inert gas, researchers have dramatically accelerated the fabrication of nanostructures. The technique allows nanostructures to be made at rates approaching what would be expected in the liquid phase, which could make these nanostructures practical for use in magnetic memory, high-frequency antennas, and quantum communication devices.