Elementary particles, resonance

In summary, the conversation discusses the resonant frequency of materials and fluids, and whether this applies to elementary particles like electrons and protons. It is noted that so far, no such oscillations have been found in elementary particles and that they would require certain conditions to exist. While excited states of nuclei and individual hadrons can be observed, they are not necessarily considered true oscillations.
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Hello, as we know from acoustics every material or fluid has it's resonant frequency (depends on density, size and other factors) at which the material "vibrates" much more than at other frequencies.
Does the same thing happen when we get higher up the frequency scale, like in Mhz or Ghz and by the way the main part of my question is do elementary particles have their frequency , like electrons and protons and so on? And if they have one do they have the resonant frequency at which they would act similar to the acoustic effect or am I getting something wrong here?

Thanks for answers,
Have a good day.
 
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Up to now, no such oscillations of elementary particles were found. They would require that the particles are composite or they would require extra dimensions or other stuff.

You can get exited states of nuclei, some of them are basically oscillations. The frequencies are so high that they are usually given as energy (divide by Plancks constant to get a frequency) and in the range of ~kilo- to megaelectronvolts.
There are exited states of individual hadrons, too, but I would not call them "oscillation".
 

Related to Elementary particles, resonance

1. What are elementary particles?

Elementary particles are the basic building blocks of matter, which cannot be broken down into smaller particles. They are the smallest known particles and include quarks, leptons, and bosons.

2. What is resonance in the context of elementary particles?

In particle physics, resonance refers to the phenomenon where a particle is created or destroyed when it interacts with another particle or field. This happens when the energy of the particle matches the energy of the system it is interacting with.

3. How do scientists study elementary particles?

Scientists study elementary particles using high-energy particle accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider, to create and observe these particles. They also use mathematical models and theories to understand their properties and interactions.

4. What is the significance of elementary particles in our understanding of the universe?

Elementary particles play a crucial role in our understanding of the universe as they make up all the known matter and forces in the universe. By studying these particles, scientists can gain insight into the fundamental laws that govern the behavior of the universe.

5. Can elementary particles be destroyed?

No, elementary particles cannot be destroyed. They can only be transformed into other particles through interactions with other particles or fields. This is due to the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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