Rutheford experiment

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Rutherford scattering is a phenomenon that occurs when subatomic particles, such as alpha particles, collide with atoms, resulting in the deflection of the particles due to the atomic nucleus's electrostatic repulsion or attraction. It was discovered by Ernest Rutherford in 1909 and is described by his famous gold foil experiment. This process significantly contributed to our understanding of atomic structure and the development of quantum mechanics.