Scientists Observe Single Electron Movement in Real-Time During Chemical Reactions
TL;DR
Scientists used ultrafast X-ray flashes to capture for the first time the movement of a single valence electron during a chemical reaction in an ammonia molecule, providing new insights into electron dynamics that could impact drug design and material science.
- Scientists watch a single electron move during a chemical reaction for first time ever Live Science
- Watching Electron Dynamics Shape Chemical Reactions American Physical Society
- Ultrafast X-ray laser tracks the motion of a single electron during a chemical reaction Phys.org
- Researchers Track the Motion of a Single Electron During a Chemical Reaction Newswise
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