A model of the lattice of atoms that form diamond. (IMAGE)

Princeton University

A model of the lattice of atoms that form diamond.

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A model of the lattice of atoms that form diamond. The black balls represent carbon atoms. The blue and purple balls show a nitrogen atom with an adjacent vacant spot. This nitrogen-vacancy defect is what gives the diamond the properties that can make it an extraordinary sensor.

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Michael Livingston / PPPL Communications Department

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