electron

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During this time, an electron was transferred between atoms and a low-energy electron was emitted.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

That atom then stabilizes itself by pulling an electron from a nearby atom, while the released energy ionizes a third neighbor.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Even though they are only a single layer of atoms, they can host tightly bound excitons, which are electron and hole pairs that interact strongly with light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 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 light glimmered around the Institute, Tom sliced pieces of monkey liver with his diamond knife and put them into the electron microscope.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston