Quantized Structure of a Graviton

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the theoretical structure of gravitons and antigravitons, exploring their properties and interactions. It involves mathematical formulations and considerations of units related to these quantum entities.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning
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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a mathematical expression for the time-independent structure of a graviton, denoted as G^{-}, involving quanta of length and linear momentum.
  • Another participant provides a corresponding expression for the antigraviton, G^{+}, and outlines interaction rules between gravitons and antigravitons.
  • A participant questions the units of the proposed graviton structure, noting they appear unusual based on standard interpretations of quanta of length and momentum.
  • A subsequent reply acknowledges the unusual units and clarifies that they are proportional to the square of Planck's constant, suggesting a connection to energy squares in a time-dependent context.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the units associated with the graviton structure, with some agreeing on the need for clarification while others maintain their original formulations. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the implications of these units.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include potential misunderstandings of the units involved and the assumptions regarding the definitions of quanta of length and momentum. The discussion does not resolve these ambiguities.

Antonio Lao
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The quantum of gravity is called graviton. And using symbols for quanta of length, [itex]\psi_E[/itex] and [itex]\psi_B[/itex] and quanta of linear momentum, [itex]\phi_E[/itex] and [itex]\phi_B[/itex], the time independent structure of graviton, [itex]G^{-}[/itex] is given by

[tex]G^{-} = \psi_E \times \phi_E \cdot \psi_B \times \phi_B[/tex]
 
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The time independent structure of antigraviton is given by

[tex]G^{+} = - \psi_E \times \phi_E \cdot \psi_B \times \phi_B[/tex]

the interactions between graviton and antigraviton follow the rules:

[tex]G^{+}G^{-} = \alpha G^{-}[/tex]

[tex]G^{-}G^{-} = \beta G^{+}[/tex]

[tex]G^{+}G^{+} = \gamma G^{+}[/tex]
 
I note that your G has the unusual units of [tex]M^2 L^4 /T^2[/tex] if what you are calling a quantum of length has the anticipated unit of [tex]L[/tex] and if what you are calling a quantum of momentum has the anticipated unit of [tex]ML/T[/tex].
 
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Janitor said:
I note that your G has the unusual units of ...

You are correct. The unit is proportional to the square of Planck's constant of action. This is a unit of double actions.

For the case of a time dependent structure, that is to say the time derivative of the linear momentum is not zero giving the existence of a force, the quanta are squares of energy.
 
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