London, Dec 4 : Scientists in the UK have developed the world''s smallest snowman, which is one-fifth the width of human hair.

The snowman measures 0.01mm across and was made by experts at the National Physical Laboratory, reports the Telegraph.

It was built by David Cox, a member of the Quantum Detection group at the laboratory, using two tiny beads, usually used to calibrate electron microscope lenses.

The masterpiece was assembled using a system for manipulating tiny particles for nanotechnology.

It was welded together with tiny deposits of platinum. A focused ion beam was used to carve the eyes and smile and to deposit the tiny blob of platinum for the nose. (ANI)