In step toward 'controlling chemistry,' physicists create a new type of molecule, atom by atom

In step toward 'controlling chemistry,' physicists create a new type of molecule, atom by atom 09/14/2017 01:42 PM EDT Using lasers, ion traps and ultra-cold atom traps, the University of California, Los Angeles, physicists have created a new type of molecule. Barium-oxygen-calcium (BaOCa+) is highly unusual, the first molecule composed of an oxygen atom bonded to two different metal atoms. Full story at http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/step-toward-controlling-chemistry-physicists-create-new-type-molecule-atom-by-atom Source University of California, Los Angeles This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111