we never experiment with just one electron or atom or (small) molecule. In thought-experiments we sometimes assume that we do. (Erwin Schrödinger)

we never experiment with just one electron or atom or (small) molecule. In thought-experiments we sometimes assume that we do.

Erwin Schrödinger

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