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It seems to me that the physics is the same
they are all due to the exchange of virtual photons between two particles
they are all due to the exchange of virtual photons between two particles
Virtual photons are particles that are responsible for mediating the electromagnetic force between charged particles. They are not directly observable, but their exchange between particles allows for the interaction and attraction or repulsion between them.
Virtual photons play a crucial role in explaining the behavior of electric and magnetic fields, as well as the interactions between charged particles. They help to explain the attractive and repulsive forces between particles, such as in the case of two electrons repelling each other.
No, virtual photons cannot be directly observed or measured. They are a theoretical concept used in quantum field theory to explain the behavior of particles and forces at the subatomic level.
Real photons are particles of light that can be observed and measured, while virtual photons are not directly observable. Real photons also have a specific energy and wavelength, while virtual photons do not. They exist only in the mathematical equations used to describe the behavior of particles and forces.
Yes, virtual photons are also important in other areas of physics such as the strong and weak nuclear forces. In these cases, they are responsible for mediating the interactions between particles in the atomic nucleus. They are also important in explaining phenomena such as radioactive decay and nuclear fusion.