The traditional quantum tunneling theory, centered on probability penetration, cannot provide intuitive and practical physical guidance for the R&D and parameter regulation of electron tunneling devices in industrial production. Abandoning the inapplicable quantum probability penetration hypothesis, this paper proposes the electron replacement tunneling mechanism, clarifying that electron tunneling is a physical process in which incident electrons squeeze into the atomic potential barrier, trigger chained electron replacement among atoms, and finally extrude electrons on the other side of the potential barrier. This paper focuses on the decisive influence of potential barrier thickness on electron tunneling, supplements the logic of system electrical neutrality balance after electron loss, and applies this mechanism to industrial device production, parameter optimization and process control. It provides clear and executable physical theoretical guidance for the R&D and production of tunnel diodes, quantum tunneling devices, nano-electronic components, semiconductor chips and other industrial products, solving the industry pain point that traditional theories can only perform mathematical fitting but cannot guide actual processes.
Jiaqing Yan (2026) studied this question.