They can alter the properties of surfaces without changing the dimension of the surface.

它们能在不改变表面尺寸的情况下改变表面性能。

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They are very useful, for example, in understanding the properties of material surfaces.

它们非常有用，比如说，能让我们更好地了解物质的表层属性。

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The result is a flexible film of crystals with opalescent properties that can be used to coat malleable surfaces, producing attractive iridescent hues.

这样就产生了一种结晶状的柔韧性薄膜，有乳白色的特质，能被用于涂抹有延展性的表面，同时产生美丽无比的彩虹般的色彩。

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The exploration of unconventional methods of magnetism and the properties of atoms on well-controlled surfaces allows IBM scientists to identify entirely new computing paths.

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Developers will be able to translate some of the metadata attributes of individual pieces of content on the screen into physical properties that affect how the surfaces on which that content is represented move or react to touch.

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Such fields are everywhere, and the researchers suggest that their approach could be used for mapping electric fields on the surfaces of materials and getting a better understanding of their properties.

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