Quantum tunneling happens when a particle seemingly teleports across a barrier. But despite how instantaneous this event sounds, recent research suggests that it doesn’t happen nearly as fast as you might think.
SciShow explains.
Quantum Tunneling Takes a Surprisingly Long Time
- November 12, 2020
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