Scientists discover atoms inside the orbiting electrons of a 'giant atom'

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Scientists discover atoms inside the orbiting electrons of a 'giant atom'
"Normally, we are dealing with charged nuclei, binding electrons around them," researcher Shuhei Yoshida said. "Here, we have an electron, binding neutral atoms."
By Brooks Hays  |  Feb. 26, 2018 at 9:51 AM

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Scientists have discovered an atom filled with atoms. The atom's electrons orbit at such a great distance that there's room for other atoms.

The atoms within the "giant atom" form weak bonds, producing a new exotic state of matter -- what scientists have dubbed "Rydberg polarons."

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