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High-Speed Imaging Probes Mysteries of Spreading Metal

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Hank Hogan

When Eduardo Saiz, a staff scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif., points out the importance of liquid metals, he's not just talking about the mercury found in thermometers. Heated enough, metals liquefy and spread, a behavior that plays an important role in brazing, soldering, thin films, microelectronics, optoelectronics and other areas. There is much empirical knowledge about liquid metal spreading, but little in the way of predictive theory. As a result, the development of new solders or brazes and of new processes often requires lengthy trial-and-error...Read full article

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    Published: February 2005
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    optoelectronics
    Optoelectronics is a branch of electronics that focuses on the study and application of devices and systems that use light and its interactions with different materials. The term "optoelectronics" is a combination of "optics" and "electronics," reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this field. Optoelectronic devices convert electrical signals into optical signals or vice versa, making them crucial in various technologies. Some key components and applications of optoelectronics include: ...
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