Scientists take theoretical research on 'nasty' molecule to next level
Friday, December 11, 2009 - 01:21
in Physics & Chemistry
Some atoms don't always follow the rules. Take the beryllium dimer, a seemingly simple molecule made up of two atoms. For decades, scientists believed the two atoms that compose the beryllium dimer repelled each other. Scientists have now confirmed a 12th and highest vibrational level for the beryllium molecule.