The article “20 Years Ago, Two Physicists Made A Groundbreaking Discovery That Changed Technology Forever” discusses the discovery of graphene by physicists Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov in 2004. Graphene is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a two-dimensional hexagonal lattice, notable for its extraordinary strength, flexibility, and excellent electrical conductivity. The article highlights how the physicists used a simple method involving adhesive tape to isolate graphene from graphite, which eventually revolutionized material science. Their work laid the foundation for advances in electronics, energy storage, and other technologies, earning them the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics.
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