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electron

[ih-lek-tron] / ɪˈlɛk trɒn /


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They then used electron microscopy to capture millions of images showing neurons and their connections.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It also became a classic example of a long-standing chemistry principle stating that stable transition metal complexes typically contain 18 electrons in their outer shell according to formal electron counting methods.

From Science Daily • May 22, 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

However, since quantum mechanics deals with zero-dimensional particle-points such as the electron, technically all particle-particle interactions in quantum theory deal with infinities: they are singularities.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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