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 ...