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Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) and micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) have traditionally addressed vastly different length scales - one resolving atoms, the other engineering macroscopic motion. Here we unite these two fields to…
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Vertical turbine pumps in oil and gas operations rely on motor-mounted accelerometers for condition monitoring. However, these sensors cannot detect faults at submerged impellers exposed to harsh downhole environments. We present the first…
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