Can a Photon Exist Without Speed?

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Photons, as massless particles, are fundamentally required to travel at the speed of light (c). There is no theoretical framework or experimental evidence supporting the existence of a photon that does not travel at this constant speed. Consequently, the concept of a photon existing without speed is not feasible within the current understanding of physics.

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Can there ever exist such a thing?

And if yes how could it be observed?

Thanks!
 
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Hippasos said:
Can there ever exist such a thing?
No, photons and all other massless particles are required to travel at c.
 

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