Cold atoms and nanotubes come together in an atomic 'black hole' Date: April 6, 2010 Source: Harvard University Summary: Carbon nanotubes, long touted for applications in materials and electronics, may also be the stuff of atomic-scale black holes. Physicists have found that a high-voltage nanotube can cause cold atoms to spiral inward under dramatic acceleration before disintegrating violently. T
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