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  • noun physics Any of several lenses, often built using material with negative refractive index, that can resolve images having dimensions less than that of the wavelength of light used

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  • In biology, a superlens might be able to sense and visually photograph things at the molecular level.

    Superlens in sight? Edward Willett 2006

  • In theory, a superlens might be able to attain visual resolution at the level of the nanometer, which is pretty small - a human hair is about 100,000 nanometers wide.

    Archive 2006-01-01 Edward Willett 2006

  • In theory, a superlens might be able to attain visual resolution at the level of the nanometer, which is pretty small - a human hair is about 100,000 nanometers wide.

    Superlens in sight? Edward Willett 2006

  • In biology, a superlens might be able to sense and visually photograph things at the molecular level.

    Archive 2006-01-01 Edward Willett 2006

  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

  • Champaign, Ill. -- University of Illinois scientists say they have created the first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could impact several technologies.

    The Money Times - finance news, lifestyle, markets, investment, personal finance, banking, retirement planning 2009

  • CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - A team of researchers at the University of Illinois has created the world's first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could have practical implications for high-resolution ultrasound imaging, non-destructive structural testing of buildings and bridges, and novel underwater stealth technology.

    EurekAlert! - Breaking News 2009

  • Champaign, Ill. -- University of Illinois scientists say they have created the first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could impact several technologies.

    The Money Times - finance news, lifestyle, markets, investment, personal finance, banking, retirement planning 2009

  • Champaign, Ill. -- University of Illinois scientists say they have created the first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could impact several technologies.

    The Money Times - finance news, lifestyle, markets, investment, personal finance, banking, retirement planning 2009

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