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electron

[ih-lek-tron] / ɪˈlɛk trɒn /


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In this process, incoming terahertz photons transfer energy to electrons confined within a two-dimensional electron gas.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Using electron microscopy, they found that the iron-rich macrophages sit close to nerve fibers.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

To match the same level of testing precision using electrons, scientists would need to preserve electron quantum superpositions for nearly 100 million years.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

Tiny differences in values such as the electron charge or the strength of fundamental forces could prevent stars from forming heavy elements needed for planets and life.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

More recently, we have learned how to use electromagnetic fields to give particles energies of at first millions and then thousands of millions of electron volts.

From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking




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