In atomic physics and quantum chemistry, the electron configuration is the arrangement of electrons in an atom, molecule, or other physical structure (e.g., a crystal). Like other elementary ...

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

Direct observation made of signatures of electron orbitals in two different transition-metal atoms. Scientists awarded allocations on TACC’s NSF-funded Stampede2 supercomputer for quantum ...

More information: Pengcheng Chen et al, Observation of electron orbital signatures of single atoms within metal-phthalocyanines using atomic force microscopy, Nature Communications (2023).

Forgotten property of the electron Physical discovery opens up new avenues for 'orbitronics' Date: May 20, 2025 Source: Forschungszentrum Juelich Summary: The orbital angular momentum of electrons ...

The RIXS technique excites electrons between different orbital angular momentum states in the copper atoms; at the same time, it allows mapping of the spin configuration.

By demonstrating that the electron orbital signatures are indeed observable using AFM, the scientists assert that this new knowledge can extend the applicability of AFM into different areas. What’s ...