How do crystal structures terminate at 'flat' surfaces? New developments in electron crystallography mean that the detailed atomic structure of surfaces in complex crystals can be determined — with surprising results.
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O'Keeffe, M. Edge effects. Nature 419, 28–29 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1038/419028a
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