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Internal emails reveal researcher tension in the search for the Majorana particle. This elusive particle

Area of Science:

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Background:

  • The Majorana particle is a hypothetical elementary particle that is its own antiparticle.
  • Its existence has profound implications for understanding fundamental physics and the nature of matter.

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