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Micro-Meteorite Impact

Author name: 
Jonathan Morton
Affiliation: 
Heriot-Watt University
Description: 
This lump of crystalline material was observed while carrying out work to develop the next generation of solar panel technology. The material is erbium doped yttrium fluoride (YF3:Er) and the micro-meteorite is around 15 micrometers in diameter.
Equipment used: 
Scanning Electron Microscope

Micro-Meteorite Impact

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