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 particles ...

The alternative text for this image may have been generated using AI. Here, XFEL pumping pulses excite Cu atoms from the ground state to the upper level (single vacancy of the K-shell electrons). This ...

The heavy metal uranium is, besides its radioactive reputation, known for its intricate chemistry and diverse bonding behaviors. Scientists utilized synchrotron light to explore the unique properties ...