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How Electron Spin Makes Matter Possible

PBS Space Time · Season 2021 · Episode 27
Today I’m going to explain why you’re not falling through your chair right now using one simple fact, and one object. The fact is that all electrons are the same as each other, and the object is a structurally critical item of my clothing. There’s a chance this episode could get very weird.

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Season
2021
Episode
27
Air Date
21/Sep/2021
Air Time
12:00
Runtime
20 min

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Today I’m going to explain why you’re not falling through your chair right now using one simple fact, and one object. The fact is that all electrons are the same as each other, and the object is a structurally critical item of my clothing. There’s a chance this episode could get very weird.

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