subatomic
adjective
sub·atom·ic
ˌsəb-ə-ˈtä-mik 
1
: of or relating to the inside of the atom
2
: of, relating to, or being particles smaller than atoms
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One is based on interpretations of quantum mechanics and says that every time a subatomic particle does something random, the universe branches off, with each universe containing one of the possible results.
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Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
So, by smashing subatomic particles together at high energies, physicists can blast out new particles—fleeting, massive entities not seen since the big bang.
—Byadrian Cho, science.org, 28 Mar. 2024
The magnetic field surrounding the behemoth black hole at that galaxy's center, known as M87*, is thought to play a key role in its dramatic behavior: The black hole launches a powerful jet of electrons and other subatomic particles into space at nearly the speed of light.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
In 1930, Pauli postulated the existence of the subatomic particle now known as the neutrino, the most common variety of which spills down from the sun and penetrates the human body at a rate of roughly one hundred trillion per second.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Utilizing the unique characteristics of atoms and subatomic particles is how quantum computing operates.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
By smashing atomic nuclei or subatomic particles together at near-light speed, accelerators like LHC have helped dramatically push the boundaries of physics and technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2024
The world’s most powerful particle accelerator violently smashes protons and other subatomic particles together at nearly the speed of light, which can emit radiation at levels potentially harmful to humans.
—Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2024
Equations worked, even in a subatomic world that defied all intuition.
—Dan Rockmore, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
Paul M. Sutter, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
So, by smashing subatomic particles together at high energies, physicists can blast out new particles—fleeting, massive entities not seen since the big bang.
—Byadrian Cho, science.org, 28 Mar. 2024
The magnetic field surrounding the behemoth black hole at that galaxy's center, known as M87*, is thought to play a key role in its dramatic behavior: The black hole launches a powerful jet of electrons and other subatomic particles into space at nearly the speed of light.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 27 Mar. 2024
In 1930, Pauli postulated the existence of the subatomic particle now known as the neutrino, the most common variety of which spills down from the sun and penetrates the human body at a rate of roughly one hundred trillion per second.
—Frederick Kaufman, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Utilizing the unique characteristics of atoms and subatomic particles is how quantum computing operates.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
By smashing atomic nuclei or subatomic particles together at near-light speed, accelerators like LHC have helped dramatically push the boundaries of physics and technology.
—IEEE Spectrum, 17 Feb. 2024
The world’s most powerful particle accelerator violently smashes protons and other subatomic particles together at nearly the speed of light, which can emit radiation at levels potentially harmful to humans.
—Popular Science, 6 Feb. 2024
Equations worked, even in a subatomic world that defied all intuition.
—Dan Rockmore, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
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subatomic
adjective
sub·atom·ic
ˌsəb-ə-ˈtäm-ik
1
: of or relating to the inside of the atom
2
: of, relating to, or being particles smaller than atoms
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