New technique shows how 2-D thin films take the heat

Figuring out ways the materials react to higher temps will determine their use in electronics

2-D material illustration

A HEATED RESPONSE  Probing 2-D materials with high-energy particle beams reveals how these superthin films perform when the heat is on.  

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High-energy particle beams can reveal how 2-D thin sheets behave when the heat is cranked up.