Do Quarks Contribute to the Production of EM Waves?

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Quarks, which possess electric charge, can indeed contribute to the production of electromagnetic (EM) waves. Their interactions with the strong force often result in the emission of gamma rays, a high-energy form of EM radiation. This process highlights the interplay between electromagnetic and strong interactions during quark interactions. The emission of gamma rays serves as a clear example of how quarks can influence EM wave production. Overall, quarks play a significant role in the generation of EM waves through their interactions.
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Do quarks cause EM waves?
 
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Quarks have electric charge, so yes, they can cause EM waves.
There are lots of times when quarks interact with the strong force, and end up emitting gamma rays as a result of their interactions. Gamma rays are just a very high energy short wavelength version of EM waves.
 
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There are lots of times when quarks interact with the strong force, and end up emitting gamma rays as a result of their interactions. Gamma rays are just a very high energy short wavelength version of EM waves.
If they emit gamma rays, the electromagnetic interaction is involved, together with the strong interaction.
 

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