Electron Structure Debate

Comments question the size, structure, and point-particle nature of electrons, often asking why the article focuses on electrons rather than protons or neutrons, amid particle physics discussions.

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IEC MCF en.m FYI wikipedia.org electrons electron proton energy atoms particles atom electromagnetic force mass

Sample Comments

murftown • Dec 13, 2017 • View on HN

The electrons don't know the difference!

yiyus • Jun 10, 2018 • View on HN

Is there a shortage of electrons I am not aware of?

sidcool • Aug 8, 2023 • View on HN

Why only electron and not proton and neutron?

ajholyoake • Dec 24, 2015 • View on HN

What is electron in this context? (The ex-atom maybe?)

throwawaymanbot • Jan 14, 2020 • View on HN

We are just electrons effecting electrons.

weard_beard • Apr 5, 2025 • View on HN

Now you know how your electrons feel!

Keep dreaming. Electrons interact with each other, photons don't.

dredmorbius • Apr 23, 2018 • View on HN

They're milling electrons ;-)

deely3 • Apr 19, 2024 • View on HN

Then why article is about electron only?

searchableguy • Mar 17, 2020 • View on HN

Let's not forget electron, atom and a few other things...