Mass of Electron: Equations & Quantum Physics

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The mass of an electron is crucial in various equations and applications within quantum physics, particularly in the design of electron guns, cathode ray tubes (CRTs), and magnetrons. It plays a significant role in understanding transit time effects in vacuum tubes and magneto ionic resonance in the ionosphere. The discussion raises the question of whether electron mass can be considered an essential quantity in quantum physics and how to rank physical quantities by their importance. While some view the ranking of physical quantities as pseudo-science, the mass of an electron is undeniably foundational in many scientific equations and technologies. Overall, the significance of electron mass in quantum physics and its applications is widely acknowledged.
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What are some equations that require the mass of an electron? I'm sure there are thousands, but none spring to mind... Also, is it fair to say that electron mass is an essential quantity in quantum physics?
 
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How can one rank physical quantities in terms of "essence?" That sounds like pseudo science.
 
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What are some equations that require the mass of an electron? I'm sure there are thousands, but none spring to mind... Also, is it fair to say that electron mass is an essential quantity in quantum physics?
I do not have equations to hand but areas where electron mass is required include design of electron guns, CRTs and magnetrons, transit time effects in a vacuum tube and magneto ionic resonance in the ionosphere.
 
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