Nick666 said:Wow, 59 views and no post saying that I`m an idiot.
Nick666 said:Wow, 59 views and no post saying that I`m an idiot.
Nick666 said:I see all this articles on the net about virtual particles popping out of nothing, quantum field variations, vacuum fluctuations, virtual particles and causality, and all sorts of explications of why virtual particles pop apparently out of nothing, buy when they get deeper into the theory, i get lost.
olgranpappy said:You should be careful with the net. Sometimes it is not the best place to
get your information. Try a textbook. It's hard for me to judge just
exactly what might work... but maybe you would like to look at Griffith's
book on particle theory... I think it's titled "Introduction to particle theory" or something like that.
How do you define "fabric of space-time continuum"?Nick666 said:Hello.
Cant it be that the fabric of space-time continuum or space is transforming into the virtual particle and vice-versa?
Virtual particles are subatomic particles that exist for a very short amount of time, typically on the order of 10^-23 seconds, and are constantly popping in and out of existence in the vacuum of space. They are not considered real particles in the traditional sense, as they cannot be directly observed or measured, but their effects can be observed through various physical phenomena.
In quantum field theory, virtual particles are described as fluctuations in the quantum fields that make up the fabric of space-time. These fluctuations can be thought of as disturbances in the space-time continuum, causing ripples that manifest as virtual particles. However, it is important to note that virtual particles do not actually travel through space-time like real particles, but are rather a mathematical construct used to explain certain phenomena.
Yes, virtual particles can become real particles under certain conditions. This process is known as pair production, where a virtual particle and its antiparticle are created from the energy of the vacuum. In certain high-energy environments, such as near a black hole or in particle accelerators, the energy of the vacuum can be converted into real particles, including virtual particles.
Virtual particles play a crucial role in quantum mechanics and the behavior of matter on a subatomic level. They are responsible for various phenomena, such as the Casimir effect and the Lamb shift, and are also involved in the interactions between particles, such as the exchange of virtual photons between charged particles. Without virtual particles, our understanding of the behavior of matter would be incomplete.
While virtual particles cannot be directly observed or measured, there is strong evidence for their existence through various physical phenomena and their role in quantum field theory. However, our current understanding of virtual particles is still an area of ongoing research and exploration. As our knowledge and technology continue to advance, we may gain a deeper understanding of the concept of virtual particles and their role in the universe.