Compound from Indium Arsenide and Iron (IMAGE) Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf Caption By using lasers, scientists from Germany and Poland were able to create a remarkable compound of indium arsenide and iron. Surprisingly, the compound -- the black stripes in this image -- formed lamellar-shaped structures in the surface of the crystal along one crystalline axis. Credit HZDR / S. Zhou Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.