Quantum physics: Debut of the quarter electron

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Abstract

A particle-like object with a quarter of an electron's charge is the latest find in a hotbed of quantum-physical experimentation, the fractional quantum Hall fluid. Its significance is more than esoteric.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)823-824
Number of pages2
JournalNature
Volume452
Issue number7189
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 17 2008

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