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Quantum Leap in Understanding Light and Matter
For the first time, researchers have successfully measured the quantum state of electrons ejected from atoms that have ...
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Scientists measure the quantum state of electrons for the first time
The photoelectric effect, first explained by Albert Einstein in 1905, laid the foundation for quantum mechanics. It occurs when high-energy light strikes atoms, releasing electrons. This phenomenon is ...