electron
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Over the past century, research into atoms, electrons, and photons led to the invention of transistors and the foundation of today's computers.
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When a magnetic field causes electrons to move in spiral paths, the entire plasma shifts in response, altering how particles gain electrical charge and increase in size.
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At these temperatures, materials become superconducting, allowing electrons to move without resistance.
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As the system cooled, the researchers observed a consistent pattern in how electrons influence the magnetic orientation of nearby electrons.
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By combining advanced electron microscopy with neural networks, the team recorded a silver iodide crystal as it melted while being protected by layers of graphene.
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