Quantum Breakthrough Solves Decades-Old Electron Emission Mystery
Scientists have uncovered why electrons with adequate energy sometimes remain trapped in materials despite having enough energy to escape. The discovery of “doorway states” provides the missing explanation for a phenomenon that has puzzled physicists for decades and opens new possibilities for material design.
Solving a Quantum Conundrum
What happens when electrons attempt to leave solid materials has remained incompletely understood despite decades of study and widespread technological applications. According to recent reports, researchers have now identified the crucial missing factor that explains why theoretical predictions and experimental results have consistently diverged.