What is Interaction: Definition and 705 Discussions

Interaction is a kind of action that occurs as two or more objects have an effect upon one another. The idea of a two-way effect is essential in the concept of interaction, as opposed to a one-way causal effect. Closely related terms are interactivity and interconnectivity, of which the latter deals with the interactions of interactions within systems: combinations of many simple interactions can lead to surprising emergent phenomena. Interaction has different tailored meanings in various sciences.

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  1. rogdal

    Classical magnetic dipole-dipole interaction in iron

    I'm having a bit of trouble with this exercise because, even if I understand the physics of the dipole-dipole interaction in an ideal classical system, I don't get to know how to approach this problem. I've got a few doubts about how this system would work. First of all, what would be the...
  2. J

    I Interaction of EM radiation with Glass

    Hi, I wanted some clarification on the mechanism for how EM radiation interacts with standard glass, namely IR, visible and high energy (UV and X-ray). Looking online most sources seem to say the band gap is around 10eV. Since visible light is about 1-3eV visible light will be transmitted. IR...
  3. G

    A Scalar decay to one-loop in Yukawa interaction

    I am trying to calculate the amplitude for a decay ##\phi \to e^+e^-## under a Yukawa interaction ##\mathcal{L}_I = -g\phi \bar{\psi}\psi## to one-loop order (with massless fermions for simplicity). If I'm not wrong, there are 4 diagrams that contribute to 1 loop, three diagrams involving...
  4. TerranIV

    B Shouldn't quantum gravity be an interaction between mass and spacetime?

    Einstein showed (via general relativity) that spacetime is curved by mass, mass moves in relation to this curvature, and that gravitation arises as secondary effect. Why then are we looking for quantum gravity as some sort of mass<->mass interaction? Aren't the fundamental interactions better...
  5. Ranku

    I Axion interaction

    Looking to confirm: Does the hypothetical axion interact through weak and strong nuclear forces?
  6. A

    A Kirkendall effect: vacancy concentration and pair interaction energy

    I am reading the following article on Kirkendall effect leading to the Formation of a hollow binary alloy nanosphere: a kinetic montecarlo study. I am unable to understand or find in references the reasoning to obtain equation (1):
  7. T

    I About photon-polariser interaction quantum-molecular-level mechanics

    I'm quite interested in the aforementioned topic, and would like to take a look at more literature about it, and to learn more about it, and would like to ask if you know more about it, or know interesting aspects about it, you can suggest the titles of the materials, or share the links to the...
  8. U

    A Question about dilaton monopole interaction derivation

    I am trying to understand how one derives the dilaton monopole interaction. In "Black holes and membranes in higher-dimensional theories with dilaton fields", Gibbons and Maeda mentioned that one could obtain the dilaton monopole interaction as such: where the action is given by However, I...
    • user1139
    • Thread
    • Black holes Classical field theory Derivation Field theory General relativity Gravity Interaction Monopole
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Beyond the Standard Models
  9. tbn032

    B Exploring the Alpha Particle-Electron Interaction in Gold Foil Experiments

    My current understanding: The mass of alpha particle is approximately 7340.6 times higher than the mass of electron.in the gold foil scattering experiment the deflection of alpha particle due to electron is approximately zero. The reason that is given is that since the electron is much lighter...
    • tbn032
    • Thread
    • Alpha Atomic structure Experiments Gold Interaction Physical chemistry
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Other Physics Topics
  10. H

    A Is the weak interaction asymptotically free?

    Is the ##SU(2)_L## part of the SM asymptotically free like a typical non-Abelian gauge theory? I've been made to understand that confinement does not occur for ##SU(2)_L## because the spontaneous symmetry breaking scale is above the confinement scale, however I can't find any information on...
  11. A

    SARS CoV-2 link to Parkinson's, N protein α-synuclein interaction

    While researching S protein interactions I stumbled across a couple of recent papers studying the increased risk of developing Parkinson's after a Covid infection and the possible mechanism that plays a role there. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34860005/ here is the full version of the study...
  12. Yathindra

    A Question about F.Reif page 66 (thermal interaction of systems)

    It was described that the thermal interaction changes average energy of each system by a different amount and the external parameters do not change at all in a thermal interaction. I do not understand how energy of a system changes without a change in external parameters.
  13. Dario56

    I Potential Energy of an Electron-Nuclei Interaction in DFT

    In density functional theory (DFT), electron density is a central quantity. Because of this, we want to calculate electron - nuclei potential energy as functional on electron density. If we know how potential energy varies across space, we can calculate this functional with plugging particular...
    • Dario56
    • Thread
    • Density functional theory Dft Electron density Energy Interaction Potential Potential energy
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Quantum Physics
  14. E

    I Momentum conservation for EM-Field/matter interaction

    Hello, I'm reading Feynman Lectures Vol II, and saw this "paradox" in section 26-2 (Figure 26-6), where two orthogonally moving charges can be shown to have unequal action and reactions. Later in Chapter 27, the explanation was given briefly citing field momentum. I tried to prove this...
  15. J

    B Properties and interaction

    How can a quantum object interact with its environment before it has any definite properties? It seems like a ‘chicken and egg’ scenario to me. I can’t see how anything could interact with a quantum object which has only potential properties (what is there to interact with?), yet if I’ve...
  16. D

    A Faraday effect breaks photon interaction laws

    I was taught that photons ( non-ionizing at least) never interact. So Its really bugging me that most info on faraday effect invokes B field as the cause of ( for example) rotation effects. Since EM-waves (IE Photons) themselves propagate a (oscillating) Magnetic field through infinite space...
  17. L

    A Interaction between matter and antimatter in Dirac equation

    I'm new to relativistic quantum mechanics and quantum field theory and was trying to learn about the Dirac equation. Unfortunately, I got a little stumped by the interaction between matter and antimatter. It seems like the time derivative of matter is dependent on the spatial derivative of...
  18. Shreya

    2 Spheres of Charges and their Interaction

    I can understand what happens with the conductor... (induction effects). But how can induction happen in insulators ? Is it due to the the induced dipole moment?
  19. koustav

    A Electroweak interaction

    What is the reason to unite weak and electromagnetic interaction
  20. Mayan Fung

    A Interaction between neutrons and nuclei during scattering

    When we learn about the scattering of a particle, the context is usually a charge shooting towards a Coulomb potential. With some assumptions, we can derive the scattering cross-section pretty reasonably. Therefore, the scattering cross-section of different elements in X-ray spectroscopy is...
  21. UFSJ

    A Magnetic exchange interaction by first principle (Blume-Capel model)

    Hi guys. I work with statistichal mechanics, applying classical spin models, as Ising model. I'm trying a collaboration with a colleague that works with first principle calculations. Does anyone know how to calculate the exchange interaction and anisotropic constant (of the Blume-Capel model)...
  22. K

    I Atom-photon interactions in the interaction picture (self answered)

    EDIT: I'M SO DUMB! I can't believe I can't multiply matrices together. Of course the result is not zero, the matrix on the left will be: $$ \begin{pmatrix} 0 & e^{i\omega_at/2}\\ e^{-i\omega_at/2}&0 \end{pmatrix} $$ So i was solving problem 3 from...
  23. G

    I Feynman diagram for scalar - vector interaction

    The term for the electromagnetic interaction of a Fermion is ##g \bar{\Psi} \gamma_\mu \Psi A^\mu##, where ##g## is a dimensionless coupling constant, ##\Psi## is the wave function of the Fermion, ##\gamma## are the gamma matrices and ##A## is the electromagnetic field. One can quite simply see...
    • gerald V
    • Thread
    • Diagram Feynman Feynman diagram Interaction Scalar Vector
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Quantum Physics
  24. A

    Photon-photon interaction, EM frequency overlap

    Now from physics I read that photons don't interact with one another normally, at higher energies they might through pair production but that is besides this point. So this means that for example if we have multiple sources of EM radiation like say multiple sub pixels within a screen then each...
  25. linqy

    How to estimate the interaction time of Raman scattering?

    Maybe we could use (1) uncertainty principle $\Delta E \Delta t = \hbar$ and get $\Delta E$ from the spetrum. Or (2) forced vibration model, then get the damping factor $\gamma$， and get $Delta t = frac{1}{\gamma}$
    • linqy
    • Thread
    • Estimate Interaction Raman Scattering Time
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Optics
  26. berkeman

    A Frustrating Problem with GUI Interaction: Is Anyone Else Annoyed?

    This has been a big annoyance for me for a while. I do some GUI development and programming for some of the Manufacturing Test Fixture programs that I develop, so I'm sensitive to making GUIs intuitive and easy to use. But with many PC and phone interfaces (mainly browser-based), the program...
  27. Physicsman788

    What is Boundary Interaction in Echolocation and Internal Body Structures?

    What is a boundary and how can boundary interactions be used in echolocation and examining internal body structures?
  28. J

    B Photon magnetic interaction

    Light is propagating electric and magnetic fields. The electric field interacts with electrically charged particles, e.g. electrons. Is there a corresponding magnetic interaction?
  29. steve1763

    A Exploring Free and Interaction Terms of L in Quantum Field Theory

    With free part L=-½(∂Φ)^2 -½m^2 Φ^2 and interaction term L=½gΦ^2 Any help would be appreciated, thank you.
  30. P

    Layman asks about Quantum "interaction"

    I'm a college grad, but not in science or physics. I'm useless on the math. However, I have a solid layman's understanding of double slit experiment as well as the delayed choice quantum eraser . I also have a layman's understanding of quantum physics via reading some mainstream science...
  31. joneall

    A Symmetry of QED interaction Lagrangian

    I am trying to get a foothold on QFT using several books (Lancaster & Blundell, Klauber, Schwichtenberg, Jeevanjee), but sometimes have trouble seeing the forest for all the trees. My problem concerns the equation of QED in the form $$ \mathcal{L}_{Dirac+Proca+int} = \bar{\Psi} ( i \gamma_{\mu}...
  32. A

    A Comprehensive book/article on hole-phonon interaction

    Hello, I am looking for a comprehensive theoretical book or article related to the hole-phonon or exciton-phonon interaction in semiconductors. To be more precise, what I am looking for is: 1- Second quantization for the phonons (especially acoustic phonons) 2- Derivation of the Hamiltonian...
  33. Rzbs

    I Electron-electron interaction

    What is the difference between Electron-electron interaction in metals and semiconductors? And for which one it is stonger?
  34. J

    MHB Multivariable regression equation with interaction terms for difference-in-difference method

    I am doing a difference-in-difference analysis on a set of survey data for a health education program and I need to find statistical significance for the difference-in-difference estimate. I know that I find this using a regression. I need to use a regression in a mixed logistic model including...
  35. S

    I Conductors and weak interaction

    Are there any plausible semiconducting or superconducting devices which would show clear parity violation? Electrons in matter are governed overwhelmingly by electromagnetic interactions. Electron-electron, and electron-nuclei. However, there is in principle some weak interaction. Elastic weak...
  36. H

    I Spin-orbit interaction and two inconsistent values

    For an electron in the orbital characterized by ##l=0## we have ##j=0\pm1/2## and so ##J^2=j(j+1)## gives ##J^2=3/4## and ##-1/4## (normalized to ##\hbar^2##). Finally, ##L.S=1/2(J^2-L^2-S^2)## results in ##L.S=0## and ##-1##. However, according to ##L.S=l_xs_x+l_ys_y+l_zs_z## we find ##L.S=0##...
  37. A

    Is gravity an inertial force or interaction force?

    We feel that Earth pull as to the ground but is Earth accelaritng up "in some way" so gravity is also inertial force?? I read that we still don't understand what is gravity...
  38. astroYEEET

    Interaction of an astronaut with the CMB flux

    From the density and the mass we can find the volume using d=m/v <=> v=0.06 m^3. Since we consider the astronaut a sphere we find his radius using V(sphere)=4/3*π*R^3 =>R=0.242m. Now we can calculate the surface area with the formula A=4πR^2=0.735m^2. The energy absorbed will be i suppose equal...
  39. Another

    I Photon Interaction with Environment at Long Range

    Why photon interact weakly with their environment over long distances ?
  40. J

    Interaction energy of two interpenetrating spheres of uniform charge density

    I am trying to calculate the interaction energy of two interpenetrating spheres of uniform charge density. Here is my work: First I want to calculate the electric potential of one sphere as following; $$\Phi(\mathbf{r})=\frac{1}{4 \pi \epsilon_{0}} \int...
    • Johe
    • Thread
    • Advance physics Charge Charge density Density Elecricity Elecrostatics Energy Interaction Mathemathics Potential Spheres Uniform
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Advanced Physics Homework Help
  41. jorgerp24601

    Interaction picture of a phonon-electron coupling

    What I have tried to do is to separate the exponential of the unitary transformation operator to the interaction picture into three different Hilbert "subspaces" like: $$e^{i\frac{H_0}{\hbar}t}=e^{i\omega_m \hat{b}^+\hat{b}}\otimes e^{-i\hbar\nu|1><1|} \otimes e^{-i\frac{g}{\omega_m}|e><e|t}$$...
  42. D

    Exploring the Interaction of Magnetic and Electric Fields

    Hello, If you have an appropriately oriented conductive ring in a constantly changing magnetic field, current will flow in the ring. There will also be a magnetic field associated with the current in the ring. I understand (maybe ... ) that the current is due to the electric field which is...
    • david316
    • Thread
    • Elecrostatics Electric Electric fields Electro dynamics Electromagnetics Fields Interaction Magnetic
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Electromagnetism
  43. A

    I Fermi-Liquid - amount of electrons available for the interaction

    I have attached the pages in Kittel's book (pages 417-420) regarding my question. My question is simply based off of the second to last photo, where e_f = 5*10^4 K and e_1 = 1K. e_2<e_f and |e_2|<e_1. So how can (e_1/e_f)^2 be less than 1? The energy of the free flowing electron is assumed to...
  44. Ranku

    I Gravitational interaction between three bodies

    If there are three bodies A, B, and C arranged linearly, and B is free falling towards C, will the gravitational presence of A affect the rate of free fall of B towards C?
  45. M

    I Field Renormalization vs. Interaction Picture

    When introducing renormalization of fields, we define the "free Lagrangian" to be the kinetic and mass terms, using the renormalized fields. The remaining kinetic term is treated as an "interaction" counterterm. If we write down the Hamiltonian, the split between "free" and "interaction" terms...
    • maline
    • Thread
    • Field Interaction Interaction picture Picture Renormalization
    • Replies: 39
    • Forum: Quantum Physics
  46. Diracobama2181

    Magnetic Interaction Energy

    Part a was not much of a problem. I got that $$m=QR\omega \hat{z}$$. From that, I get $$A_{dip}=\frac{\mu_0}{4\pi}\frac{QR\omega}{r^2}\hat{\phi}$$ (using $$\theta=\frac{pi}{2}$$. My problem occurs in part b. I know there is a potential energy relation for two dipoles, but what would I use for a...
  47. M

    What is the electrical equivalent circuit for this interaction?

    A textbook gives an example of an ideal mass striking an ideal string here: This is drawn as an equivalent electrical circuit as follows, where each R represents one of the two string segments the mass interacts with (ie. the string segment to the left of the mass and the string segment to...
  48. S

    I When is weak interaction a force?

    When is weak interaction actually a force, rather than merely cause of some process? Not in beta decay - it is process. There are simpler weak interaction processes around: elastic scatterings that change only momentum but not taste. But those are still processes and are over as the particles...
  49. Riotto

    I Single-particle phase spaces for a system of interacting particles

    For a system of interacting particles, is it possible to define single-particle phase spaces? If not, why?
  50. M

    Wick contraction in scalar QED

    While writing out the Dyson series due to the time ordering above I encountered the two expressions $$T(\mathcal{L}_{int}(x))\quad \text{and}\quad T(\mathcal{L}_{int}(x)\mathcal{L}_{int}(y))$$ I was able to write out the first term in terms of contractions using Wick's theorem and then finally...
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