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I read that a photon is an electromagnetic field but how could that be since electromagnetic fields are based on electronic and thermodynamics.
What is a photon's structure composed of?
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In summary, the conversation discussed the composition of a photon and its relationship to electromagnetic fields and thermodynamics. It was clarified that electromagnetic fields are not based on thermodynamics and Boltzmann’s entropy is not the basis of EM. The structure of a photon was described as a stable disturbance in the electromagnetic field. The validity of a statement about photons being an electromagnetic field was questioned and it was suggested that the source may have been incorrect or misunderstood. A specific reference was requested for further clarification.
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Electromagnetic fields are not based on thermodynamics. I am not sure what would lead you to believe that they arelighthouse1234 said:
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Boltzmann's entropy
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Boltzmann’s entropy is not the basis of EMlighthouse1234 said:
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It is made of the purest, finest aether you can think of.lighthouse1234 said:
No, seriously, photons can be thought of as stable "excitations/disturbances" in the electromagnetic field.
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Perhaps whoever wrote what you read was wrong; or, you misunderstood what you read; or, you never read it in the first place. How can anyone on here say which of those, if any, is true?lighthouse1234 said:
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Where? Please give a specific reference.lighthouse1234 said:
1. What is a photon?
A photon is a fundamental particle that makes up light. It is the basic unit of all forms of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light, radio waves, and X-rays.
2. Does a photon have a structure?
No, a photon does not have a structure in the traditional sense. It is a point particle, meaning it has no physical size or shape.
3. What is a photon made of?
A photon is not made of any smaller particles. It is a pure form of energy and has no substructure.
4. How does a photon interact with matter?
A photon interacts with matter through the electromagnetic force. When a photon comes into contact with an atom, it can be absorbed, reflected, or transmitted depending on the energy of the photon and the properties of the atom.
5. Can a photon be destroyed?
Yes, a photon can be destroyed through the process of annihilation. When a photon collides with its antiparticle, such as an electron and a positron, they can annihilate each other, releasing energy in the form of new photons.
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