Scientific Achievement: Using a focused electron beam to direct the positioning of single atoms, researchers are able to directly write complex patterns atom-by-atom into a graphene lattice.
Significance and Impact: This achievement sets the stage for new methods for material and device synthesis for quantum information applications as many envisioned quantum devices require individual atoms or defects as qubits.
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