Nanomaterial Innovation (IMAGE) Rutgers University Caption Spherical silver nanoparticles and nanowires after being fused by intense pulses of light. Credit Rajiv Malhotra/Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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.