Electromagnetic field( though could be any field) produced by a quantum particle

In summary, an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle is a force field created by the movement of charged particles in a quantum system. It differs from a classical electromagnetic field in that it follows the principles of quantum mechanics and can be observed indirectly through its interactions with other particles. The strength of this field is determined by the properties of the particle and it has various practical applications in electronic devices, medical imaging, and communication technologies.
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A classical electromagnetic field requires you to know how far away from the source of the field you are, if this requirement is carried over to QED, how is the EM field of a particle known when we only know the probability of this particle being in a certain place?
 
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because it averages out
 
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We only know the probability of the field having a certain value.
 
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the charge is smeared over a large area.

this is why the energy in the field is finite.

(the energy stored in the field of a point particle would otherwise be infinite)
 

1. What is an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle?

An electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle is a type of force field that is created by the movement of charged particles, such as electrons, in a quantum system. This field has both electric and magnetic components and can interact with other charged particles in the vicinity.

2. How is an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle different from a classical electromagnetic field?

An electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle is different from a classical electromagnetic field in that it is governed by the principles of quantum mechanics. This means that it can exist in discrete energy states and exhibit wave-particle duality, unlike a classical field which is continuous and behaves as a wave.

3. Can an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle be observed?

Yes, an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle can be observed indirectly through its interactions with other particles. For example, the movement of charged particles in a magnetic field can give us information about the strength and direction of the field.

4. How is the strength of an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle determined?

The strength of an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle is determined by the properties of the particle, such as its charge and spin. The closer the particle is to the observer, the stronger the field will be.

5. What are some practical applications of an electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle?

An electromagnetic field produced by a quantum particle has many practical applications, including the creation of electronic devices such as transistors and computer chips, medical imaging techniques like MRI, and communication technologies such as WiFi and cellular networks.

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