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- noun physics Any of several
lenses , often built using material withnegative refractive index , that canresolve images havingdimensions less than that of thewavelength oflight 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
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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
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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
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In biology, a superlens might be able to sense and visually photograph things at the molecular level.
Archive 2006-01-01 Edward Willett 2006
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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.
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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.
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Champaign, Ill. -- University of Illinois scientists say they have created the first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could impact several technologies.
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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.
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Champaign, Ill. -- University of Illinois scientists say they have created the first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could impact several technologies.
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Champaign, Ill. -- University of Illinois scientists say they have created the first acoustic "superlens," an innovation that could impact several technologies.
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