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beam

[beem] / bim /


VERB
broadcast on air waves
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VERB
smile broadly
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VERB
shine, as a light
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make electronic transfer
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They successfully demonstrated matter-wave diffraction in a beam of positronium.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

The beam used in their experiment had the necessary energy range and coherence to produce clear interference effects.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

Looking ahead, the researchers aim to better understand the physics behind this self-organizing beam and the mechanisms that allow it to form.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

The breakthrough relied on producing a highly controlled positronium beam.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

He dribbled too high and moved slowly—like he was on a balance beam.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty




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