The researchers in Erlangen and Jena have now achieved this by focusing laser pulses onto a nanometre -
sharp metal tip, causing the tip to emit electrons.
Not exact matches
The
tips are
metal, strong, and incredibly
sharp.
These
sharp tips are needed for making contact with
metals or semiconductors as well as for the manipulation and examination of atoms, molecules and small particles.
But what I particularly liked about the design is that you can't get your eye poked out — no deadly
sharp metal spokes to stab passersby here, the umbrella has smooth rib
tips.