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...