Ion Bombardment (IMAGE) Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf Caption With the ion beam as a tool, the scientists at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Germany, have succeeded in creating self-organized crystalline structures at the nanoscale. Credit SIMIT, Chinese Academy of Science 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.