Quanta of the other three forces

[San K]

a photon is the smallest quanta of electromagnetic (em) interaction

is em an energy field? or is it is a force?

assuming its a force:

Is quantum phenomena (such as single particle interference, quantum entanglement) exhibited by the quanta for the remaining three forces.

(i.e: strong interaction (quarks, gluons), weak interaction and gravity (graviton))

Note: I am aware of one, i.e. weak interaction (in radioactive decay) there is quantum probabilistic phenomena at play.

assuming its an energy field:

would other energy forms such as heat, kinetic energy also have quanta of energy?
is the em/photon convertible to other forms of energy such as heat etc?

on a separate note:

when a electron jumps down an orbit around the nucleus its emits a photon.

thus a photon is the energy difference between the two orbits...it must be convertible to other energy forms...say heat etc...

 

[eljose79]

I can confirm that electromagnetic (EM) interaction is indeed a force. It is one of the four fundamental forces in nature, along with the strong and weak nuclear forces, and gravity. The EM force is responsible for interactions between charged particles, such as electrons, and is mediated by photons.

Regarding your question about quantum phenomena and the other three forces, it is important to note that all four forces have their own specific quanta or particles that mediate their interactions. For example, the strong nuclear force is mediated by particles called gluons, while the weak nuclear force is mediated by particles called W and Z bosons. Gravity is thought to be mediated by a particle called the graviton, although it has not yet been experimentally confirmed.

Quantum phenomena, such as single particle interference and quantum entanglement, are exhibited by all particles, including those that mediate the other three forces. However, the specific mechanisms and behaviors may differ for each force.

Now, to address your question about EM being an energy field. EM interaction is indeed an energy field, as it involves the exchange of energy between charged particles through the emission and absorption of photons. Other forms of energy, such as heat and kinetic energy, can also be quantized, but their quanta may be different from that of the photon.

As for the conversion of EM energy to other forms, it is possible for photons to be converted to other forms of energy, such as heat, through processes like absorption and emission by particles. However, this conversion is not always efficient and depends on various factors, such as the properties of the particles involved.

Finally, to address your note about the emission of photons by electrons when they jump between orbits, yes, the energy of the photon is indeed equal to the energy difference between the two orbits. This energy can be converted to other forms, as mentioned before, but the conversion may not always be complete.

I hope this answers your questions and provides a better understanding of the role of photons and EM interaction in nature.