atomic structure

noun

Physics.

1. the structure of an atom, theoretically consisting of a positively charged nucleus surrounded and neutralized by negatively charged electrons revolving in orbits at varying distances from the nucleus, the constitution of the nucleus and the arrangement of the electrons differing with various chemical elements.

atomic structure

noun

1. the concept of an atom as a central positively charged nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons surrounded by a number of electrons. The number of electrons is equal to the number of protons: the whole entity is thus electrically neutral

Word History and Origins

Origin of atomic structure¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Understanding the atomic structure of the surface of a functional material is essential for both engineers and chemists.

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Overall, this research advances our understanding of the atomic structure of glasses, providing new directions for material control and development.

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Each node is a very small quantum computer, made out of a sliver of diamond that has a defect in its atomic structure called a silicon-vacancy center.

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After cooling the nodes to close to absolute zero, light is sent through the first node and, by nature of the silicon vacancy center's atomic structure, becomes entangled with it.

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In this research, the team developed a deep learning AI technique to quantitatively analyze cation mixing using atomic structure images.

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