Quantum mechanics has a reputation that precedes it. Virtually everyone who has bumped up against the quantum realm, whether ...

In modern approaches such as quantum computing and spintronics, the focus has shifted to the electron's spin. Now, another property is entering the spotlight: orbital angular momentum (OAM).

Physicists observe the splitting of an electron inside a solid Date: April 18, 2012 Source: Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI) Summary: An electron has been observed to decay into two separate parts ...

The quest for the value of the electron’s atomic mass has been the subject of continuing efforts over the past few decades 1,2,3,4.Among the seemingly fundamental constants that parameterize the ...