What is the coolest nano-sized object you want to see a picture of?

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The forum discussion centers around a contest initiated by a user named eNtRopY, who seeks suggestions for nano-sized objects to photograph using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM). eNtRopY aims to create a striking SEM image for their personal website, expressing frustration that popular subjects like ant faces and embryos have already been captured. A notable suggestion includes the HIV virus, which was previously photographed using advanced x-ray diffraction methods. The discussion highlights the creativity involved in selecting unique nano-sized subjects for imaging.

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  • Understanding of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) techniques
  • Familiarity with nano-sized biological structures
  • Knowledge of x-ray diffraction methods
  • Basic principles of microscopy and imaging resolution
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  • Research advanced SEM imaging techniques and their applications
  • Explore the biological significance of the HIV virus and its structure
  • Study x-ray diffraction methods used in crystallography
  • Investigate unique nano-sized objects suitable for imaging
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This discussion is beneficial for microscopists, biologists, and anyone interested in advanced imaging techniques and the visualization of nano-sized biological entities.

eNtRopY
Okay, this is kind of a contest. Name the something nano-sized you would like to see a picture of. I will consider all the submitted ideas, and scan the object, that would make the coolest picture, for all to see.

Why am I doing this? Well, I want to have a cool SEM picture (that I scanned) to put on my personal website, but it seems like all of the good ideas have already been taken by others (ant faces, embryos, etc).

Much obliged amigos.

eNtRopY
 
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I saw some neat pictures of the HIV virus that they had made with heroic x-ray diffraction methods (got a cristalized sample of the virus invasding a cell and used techniques unbelieveably beyond what was good work in my old day). They should be somewhere on the web and they are really cool; the virus reminds me of some old bravo flashing a fancy sword in your face with one hand while he stabs you from under his cloak with the other.
 
Originally posted by eNtRopY
Okay, this is kind of a contest. Name the something nano-sized you would like to see a picture of. I will consider all the submitted ideas, and scan the object, that would make the coolest picture, for all to see.

Why am I doing this? Well, I want to have a cool SEM picture (that I scanned) to put on my personal website, but it seems like all of the good ideas have already been taken by others (ant faces, embryos, etc).

Much obliged amigos.

eNtRopY

What is the minimum resolution?
 

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