He wanted to be among the first to refine the techniques for viewing atoms by using scanning tunneling microscopes (STMs).

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But, through research in Southampton laboratories, the firm is also attempting to refine processing techniques such that levels of nicotine and, in particular, tar in cigarette smoke are reduced.

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