Aussie scientists create world’s thinnest lens

Q.  Australian scientists have created the world’s thinnest lens which is _________ times thinner than human hair.
- Published on 14 Mar 16

a. 2000
b. 3000
c. 4000
d. 5000

ANSWER: 2000
 
Australian scientists have created the world’s thinnest lens 2000 times thinner than human hair and a breakthrough for revolutionising nanotechnology. Finished lens is 6.3 nanometers in size as against a previous smallest lens which is 50 nanometers in thickness. Lens has been created by a team of researchers led by Yeurui Larry Lu from Australian National University. Scientists have said lens could have revolutionary applications in medicine, technology and science, even creating bendable computer screens.

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