Testing the Pauli exclusion principle. (physics)

From: Science News | Date: May 5, 1990| Author: | Copyright information

Testing the Pauli exclusion principle

The Pauli exclusion principle stands at the heart of modern molecular, atomic and nuclear physics. By insisting that no two electrons, protons or neutrons can occupy exactly the same quantum state, the principle explains why matter doesn't collapse on itself. Several research groups, prompted by theorists who have recently questioned the principle's validity under certain circumstances (SN: 2/27/88, p.132), are now subjecting it to sensitive experimental tests.

"The theorists have called for wide-scale testing in a variety of ...

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