Why do gravitons remain undetected?

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In summary, gravitons are theoretical particles believed to transmit the force of gravity in quantum physics. Scientists propose their existence to reconcile the theories of general relativity and quantum mechanics. They have not yet been directly detected, but scientists are exploring ways to indirectly detect them through experiments such as detecting gravitational waves and studying high-energy collisions. Gravitons are difficult to detect due to their low energy and weak interactions with other particles. If detected, it would provide evidence for the unification of general relativity and quantum mechanics and potentially lead to new scientific discoveries.
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Gravitons are hypothetical, I know. But, unlike other force carriers, gravity is simple ruled out by gravitational field theory. If gravitons are real, why can't we detect them?
 
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Can gravitons not be detected, or they merely have not yet been detected? They have a very low probability of interaction, with hypothetical properties of zero mass, zero charge and spin 2, except perhaps as coherent ensembles as gravitational waves for which a number of detectors exist and are planned.

Can gravitons be detected? Tony Rothman, Stephen Boughn 2006
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1. What are gravitons?

Gravitons are theoretical particles that are believed to transmit the force of gravity in quantum physics.

2. Why do scientists think gravitons exist?

Scientists have proposed the existence of gravitons to help reconcile the theory of general relativity, which explains gravity at large scales, with quantum mechanics, which explains the behavior of particles at the smallest scales.

3. How are gravitons detected?

Gravitons are extremely small and have not yet been directly detected. Scientists are currently exploring ways to indirectly detect them through experiments such as detecting gravitational waves and studying the behavior of particles in high-energy collisions.

4. Why have gravitons not been detected yet?

Gravitons are difficult to detect because they have very little energy and interact very weakly with other particles. This makes it challenging for scientists to design experiments that can detect them.

5. What would the discovery of gravitons mean for our understanding of the universe?

If gravitons were to be detected, it would provide evidence for the unification of general relativity and quantum mechanics. It would also help us better understand the fundamental nature of gravity and potentially open up new avenues for scientific discoveries.

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