Cornell University researchers carved the tiny musical instrument out of crystalline silicon and claim that it's the world's smallest "nanoguitar" at 10 micrometers long. The guitar's six strings are each about 50 nanometers (100 atoms) wide. And while it was "made for fun to illustrate the technology," it also demonstrates how this tech could be used in fiber optics, displays, sensors, and electronics.
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