Verification of String-In String Theory

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the existence of strings in String Theory, with participants exploring the nature of photons and wave-particle duality, as well as referencing external materials related to these concepts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the existence of a simple proof for strings in String Theory, suggesting that such proof does not exist.
  • Another participant asserts that there are no waves in photons, while also acknowledging that photons exhibit properties similar to both waves and particles.
  • There is a discussion about the frequency of waves in photons determining the color of light, with a claim that all electromagnetic radiation moves in waves.
  • A participant references a humorous article about "overclocking" creating a rift in the space-time continuum, which is later acknowledged as a joke.
  • Clarifications are made regarding the nature of wave-particle duality, with one participant stating it is a fact and not a problem to resolve.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the nature of photons and the existence of strings in String Theory. There is no consensus on the existence of simple proofs or the interpretation of wave-particle duality.

Contextual Notes

Some statements rely on specific interpretations of wave-particle duality and the nature of photons, which may depend on definitions and context. The discussion includes references to external sources that may not be universally accepted.

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I was asking if we have some simple proof of the existence of the string in the String Theory

The proof of existence of strings in string theory? :confused: English is not my first language so your question seems weird to me. If you mean whether there's any simple proof for the existence of strings, then the answer is a definitive no.

1. There are no waves in photons. Photons (and other quantum objects) have properties similar to those of waves and to those of particles in classical physics. They're not really either.

2. ... in this universe...
It's the same universe.

I don't understand the third question. Do you mean reference frame by "reference"?

4. Wave-particle duality is a fact. It's not a problem, there's nothing about it to resolve in that sense.

5. Yes, strings and everything else, with a few conjectured exceptions (which include the vacuum state of the strings) .
 
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Many thanks for your reply Berislav stating there are no waves in photons. Not only
are there waves but the frequency of the waves in photons determines the color of light. All electomagnetic radiation moves in waves.
 
Basic online tutorial on light & photons as waves:

http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/gbssci/phys/Class/light/lighttoc.html
 
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I hope you realize that that's a joke.
 
Chris Walters said:
Many thanks for your reply Berislav stating there are no waves in photons. Not only
are there waves but the frequency of the waves in photons determines the color of light. All electomagnetic radiation moves in waves.

Like I said photons have some properties similar to those of waves in classical mechanics.
 
Many thanks Doc Al: I was had by the website in question I quoted yesterday but do have a sense of humor and Berislavs note on wave and photos similarities are being
utilized more completely unify the ideas in the paper. Chris W
 

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