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Do electrons excite the EM field or do they just create virtual photons that do? If you could only see EMF excitations, would you see the electrons or virtual photons coming from the electrons?
Ryan Reed said:Do electrons excite the EM field or do they just create virtual photons that do? If you could only see EMF excitations, would you see the electrons or virtual photons coming from the electrons?
Electrons have a negative charge and when they move, they create a magnetic field. This movement of electrons also creates an electric field, thus exciting the electromagnetic field (EMF). This phenomenon is known as electromagnetism.
Virtual photons are a theoretical concept in quantum mechanics. They are not actual particles, but rather fluctuations in the electromagnetic field that carry the electromagnetic force between charged particles. They do not have a measurable energy or momentum, but their existence is necessary to explain certain quantum interactions.
Virtual photons mediate the electromagnetic force between charged particles, including electrons. The exchange of virtual photons between two charged particles can either attract or repel them, depending on the sign of their charges.
Both electrons and virtual photons contribute to the excitation of the electromagnetic field. The movement of electrons creates the EMF, while the exchange of virtual photons mediates the interaction between charged particles.
Understanding the role of electrons and virtual photons in the EMF is crucial for understanding the fundamental forces that govern our universe. It also has practical applications in technologies such as electricity, magnetism, and telecommunications.