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North Bethesda Marriott and Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852
Phone: 1-301-822-9200
Fax: 1-301-822-9201
Toll Free: 1-800-859-8003

Per Diem Rate for Bethesda, MD

Lodging - $188.00/night
M&IE - $64.00/day

Highlights

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Infrared laser light (red beam) illuminates the surface of ZrSiSe and mixes with electron oscillations enabled by an atomic force microscope (silver cone), propagating light as ray-like structures that guide the light through the interior (blue zig-zag).

What If Metals Could Conduct Light?

In the unusual world of quantum materials, metals can guide light in their interiors instead of merely reflecting it.

Water-soluble and oil-soluble organic molecules effectively separate different elements in the lanthanide series of the Periodic Table.

“Tug of War” Tactic Enhances Chemical Separations for Critical Materials

Opposing teams of water-loving and oil-loving molecules separate metals called lanthanides that are important in developing clean energy technologies.