ComradeHuxley
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To a certain degree the WI happened in OTL but I want to explore the possibilities of an earlier discovery of nanotubes and fullerene in general.
Option I.
In 1952 L. V. Radushkevich and V. M. Lukyanovich published clear images of 50 nanometer diameter tubes made of carbon in the Soviet Journal of Physical Chemistry.
This discovery was largely unnoticed, as the article was published in the Russian language, and Western scientists' access to Soviet press was limited during the Cold War. It is likely that carbon nanotubes were produced before this date, but the invention of the transmission electron microscope (TEM) allowed direct visualization of these structures.
Option II
Somebody investigating carbon arc lamps analyzes the soot they produce and discovers fullerene (including nano tubes).
And yes I want to incorporate this in my timeline
. I am just not sure what and how much is possible. Every outlandish idea is welcome as long it is not ASB.
Option I.
In 1952 L. V. Radushkevich and V. M. Lukyanovich published clear images of 50 nanometer diameter tubes made of carbon in the Soviet Journal of Physical Chemistry.
This discovery was largely unnoticed, as the article was published in the Russian language, and Western scientists' access to Soviet press was limited during the Cold War. It is likely that carbon nanotubes were produced before this date, but the invention of the transmission electron microscope (TEM) allowed direct visualization of these structures.
Option II
Somebody investigating carbon arc lamps analyzes the soot they produce and discovers fullerene (including nano tubes).
And yes I want to incorporate this in my timeline