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electron

[ih-lek-tron] / ɪˈlɛk trɒn /


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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

They then used a precisely timed laser pulse to remove an extra electron, resulting in a fast-moving, neutral, and coherent stream of positronium atoms.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

The electron and positron do not diffract separately but instead act together as one wave.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

A zero-dimensional electron has an infinite mass and charge because it is a singularity; as you get closer and closer to it, your measurements zoom off to infinity.

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




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