Open AccessElephants in the Room, Part 2: Gymnastics for Elementary Particles
Author(s) -
Alan F. Williams
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
chimia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2673-2424
pISSN - 0009-4293
DOI - 10.2533/chimia.2021.213
Subject(s) - proton , electron , range (aeronautics) , transfer (computing) , atomic physics , electron transfer , physics , materials science , chemistry , nuclear physics , photochemistry , computer science , parallel computing , composite material
The transfer of electrons and protons is compared. Electron transfer over long distances is possible through a series of relays. The range of proton transfer is an order of magnitude less than for electrons but it may be directed along hydrogen bonds.