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Waals

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[vahls] / vɑls /

noun

  1. Johannes Diderick van der 1837–1923, Dutch physicist: Nobel Prize 1910.


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"Thus, we attempted the simple introduction of aliphatic chains, which induce van der Waals interactions. These interactions can be effective for modulating the stacking structure of a material," adds Prof. Maeda.

From Science Daily ● May 23, 2024

These perovskites comprise molecularly thin layers held together by forces that hold graphite layers together, the so-called van der Waals forces -- hence the "v" in CL-v.

From Science Daily ● May 9, 2024

Van der Waals materials are made up of strongly bonded 2D layers that are bound in the third dimension through weaker van der Waals forces.

From Science Daily ● May 1, 2024

"Our device is also more energy efficient than other van der Waals magnets that are unable to switch at room temperature."

From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2024

Van der Waals, G. Bakker and other writers of the Dutch school.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3 "Capefigue" to "Carneades" by Various

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