In this note I examine some implications of stochastic interpretations of quantum mechanics for the concept of "charge without charge" presented by Wheeler and Misner. I argue that if a stochastic interpretation of quantum mechanics were correct, then certain shortcomings of the "charge without charge" concept could be overcome.

This critical overview proposes a new concept, a charge-by-charge assembly, which consists of alternately stacked positively and negatively charged species, by introducing examples of planar anionic structures in the solid state. The preparation of planar organic anions is not easy; however, complexation of planar anion receptor molecules with inorganic anions is found to be an efficient strate...

The transfer of charge at the molecular level plays a fundamental role in many areas of chemistry, physics, biology and materials science. Today, more than 60 years after the seminal work of R. A. Marcus, charge transfer is still a very active field of research. An important recent impetus comes from the ability to resolve ever faster temporal events, down to the attosecond time scale. Such a h...

Development and Study of Charge Sensors for Fast Charge Detection in Quantum Dots

Charge detection mass spectrometry (CDMS) measurements have been performed for cytochrome c and alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) monomer using a modified cone trap incorporating a cryogenically cooled JFET. Cooling the JFET increases its transconductance and lowers thermal noise, improving the signal to noise (S/N) ratio. Single ions with as few as 9 elementary charges (e) have been detected. Accord...