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electron tunneling, quantum tunneling
1. The passage of electrons through a potential barrier which they would not be able to cross according to classical mechanics; such as, a thin insulating barrier between two superconductors.
2. The phenomena of a particle's ability to penetrate energy barriers within electronic structures.
2. The phenomena of a particle's ability to penetrate energy barriers within electronic structures.
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electro-, electr-, electri-
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