gif showing phase change in vanadium dioxide (IMAGE)

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gif showing phase change in vanadium dioxide

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This animation shows the change in positions of vanadium atoms as vanadium dioxide switches between insulating and metallic states. This fast switching can be triggered by a tiny stimuli and changes the material's electrical resistance by 10,000 times or more—all promising properties for energy-efficient neuromorphic applications.

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