List out the evidences of quantisation of charge.

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The discussion revolves around the evidences supporting the concept of charge quantisation, a fundamental principle in physics. Participants are exploring various examples and experiments that illustrate this phenomenon.

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  • Participants are listing different pieces of evidence for charge quantisation, including the relationship of charge to atomic nuclei and ions. Some mention specific experiments like the Millikan Oil Drop Experiment and phenomena in superconductors.

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The discussion is actively exploring various evidences without reaching a consensus. Multiple examples are being shared, indicating a productive exchange of ideas regarding the topic.

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List out the evidences of quantisation of charge.


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Like, what evidence is there for charge quantisation?
 
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The charge on atomic nuclei is an integral multiple of a proton's charge.
The charge of an ion too is an integral multiple of an electron's charge.
 
And don't forget the quantisation of the magnetic field in a superconductor.
 

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