Reinterpreting Wave-Particle Duality: A New Perspective on Electrons and Protons

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of duality between wave and particle, and how particles carrying electric charge relate to the vacuum in which they propagate. The speaker also presents their idea of interpreting the electron and proton as negatively and positively charged surfaces propagating through time.
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I don't know where I can post my question that will certainly appear to be a kind of heresy or the proof of my naivity. We all have learned the duality between wave and associated particle (or the way around). Some particles are carrying an electric charge. This means in reality that if the vacuum "where" this particle-wave is propagating is seen as a kind of geometric neutral medium, then the thing which is propagating corresponds in fact equivalently to a kind of local polarisation... Well, here is the mental jump and probably the crazzy idea [related to an other thread: fermion + fermion = boson; (p+) + (e-) ---> H]: in which way could we interpret the electron as a negative charged surface going forward in the time and the proton as its positive charged back size surface? The distance in between would be the thickness of this propagating surface?
 
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@Blackforest did you find any more insight on this topic?
 

Related to Reinterpreting Wave-Particle Duality: A New Perspective on Electrons and Protons

1. What is wave-particle duality?

Wave-particle duality is the concept in quantum mechanics that suggests that particles, such as electrons and protons, can behave like waves and exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties depending on the experimental setup.

2. How does this new perspective on electrons and protons differ from traditional understanding?

This new perspective challenges the traditional understanding that electrons and protons are purely particles or purely waves. Instead, it suggests that these particles can exist as both waves and particles simultaneously, depending on the experimental conditions.

3. What evidence supports this new perspective on wave-particle duality?

There have been several experiments that have demonstrated the wave-like behavior of particles, such as the double-slit experiment. Additionally, the development of quantum mechanics and the successful predictions it has made also support this perspective.

4. How does this new perspective impact our understanding of the behavior of electrons and protons?

This new perspective challenges the classical understanding of particles as solid, tangible objects. It suggests that particles are probabilistic in nature and can exhibit behaviors that are not traditionally associated with particles, such as interference and superposition.

5. What are the implications of this new perspective for future research and technology?

This new perspective opens up new possibilities for research and technology, particularly in the field of quantum computing. It also challenges scientists to rethink our current understanding of the fundamental nature of particles and the universe.

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