Real photo of an atom or maybe quark?

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the search for real photographic evidence of atoms and quarks for a high school physics presentation. The original poster expresses frustration over the lack of authentic images and seeks guidance on this topic.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the feasibility of obtaining real photographs of atoms, with some noting that such images do not exist in the traditional sense. There is mention of alternative imaging techniques like scanning tunneling microscopy.

Discussion Status

The conversation is ongoing, with participants providing insights into imaging methods and suggesting specific search terms to improve the original poster's search for visual resources.

Contextual Notes

There is an underlying assumption that real photographs of atoms or quarks should exist, which some participants question. The original poster's uncertainty about the existence of such images is acknowledged.

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I'm making a sort of physics presentation because I'm graduating high-school soon and my physics so far sucks and the low grades won't let me go in university... anyway I need to make it look more scientific, not like an illustrated book for kids. That's why I need some REAL photos of atoms, molecules (quarks would be awesome). But please, only real photos, not drawing, 3d animation etc etc.


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I've been Google-ing for a freaking day and I couldn't find anything. You are my last hope :)


P.S. I'm not really sure that such photos exist, but I had to ask
 
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Well you've been googling all day for nothing. there are no photographs of atoms. There are 3D representations of atoms from scanning tunneling electron microscopes and the likes.
 

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