Electron captured by scientists

Scientists from Swedish Univeristy of Lund have filmed an electron in motion for the first time, using a new technique that will allow researchers to study the tiny particle's movements directly.



Extremely short flashes of light are necessary to capture an electron in motion. A technology developed within the last few years can generate short pulses of intense laser light, called attosecond pulses, to get the job done.

And here's the photograph of an electron: