Recent Developments
Electron-based Technologies: Advances in electron-based technologies include improvements in semiconductor devices, such as transistors and integrated circuits, which have been crucial for the development of modern electronics and computing. High-Energy Physics: Ongoing research in high-energy physics, including experiments at facilities like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), continues to explore the fundamental properties of electrons and […]
Advancements in Quantum Computing and Technology (21st Century)
Quantum Computing: Research into quantum computing explores the use of qubits, which leverage quantum principles such as superposition and entanglement. Electrons play a key role in various qubit implementations, such as spin-based qubits and superconducting qubits. Precision Measurements: Modern experiments continue to refine the measurement of fundamental constants related to electrons, such as the electron […]
Particle Physics and the Standard Model (1970s-Present)
Standard Model: Electrons are an integral part of the Standard Model of particle physics, which describes all known fundamental particles and their interactions. Electrons are classified as leptons, which are elementary particles not subject to the strong nuclear force.
Quantum Tunneling (1950s)
Quantum Tunneling: The phenomenon of quantum tunneling, where electrons can pass through energy barriers they would not be able to overcome classically, was confirmed experimentally. This effect has important applications in modern electronics, including tunnel diodes and scanning tunneling microscopes.