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electron

[ih-lek-tron] / ɪˈlɛk trɒn /


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Quantum transport simulations confirmed that the ordered structure reduces electron trapping and scattering, offering a clear explanation for the observed performance boost.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

"We realized that we could use these electron beams to control topography at very fine scales," Doshi said.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The record-setting QR code and its verification process, including electron microscope readout, were conducted jointly by TU Wien and Cerabyte in front of witnesses.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

It is what British science excels at, leading to the discovery of the electron, the structure of DNA and the development of the first computer.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

As an electron sits in the vacuum, it occasionally absorbs or spits out one of these particles, such as a photon.

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