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Quantum tunneling allows particles to pass through energy barriers. Particles politely ignore walls.

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Tunneling comes from wave behavior: a nonzero probability exists beyond a barrier. It enables phenomena like alpha decay and modern tech like tunnel diodes and parts of flash memory.

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