Can You Fit an Infinite Amount of Energy in a Space?

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The discussion centers on the theoretical capacity of photons within a given volume, concluding that, as massless bosons, photons can occupy an arbitrary volume without a defined upper limit. Participants clarify that infinity is not a numerical value but rather a concept indicating limitless potential. Therefore, it is established that one can theoretically fit an infinite amount of energy in a specified space due to the nature of photons.

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Here's a (possibly very simple) question I have:

How many photons can you fit into an arbitrary volume?

Is it infinite because they are massless/volumeless particles?

If that is the case can you fit an infinite amount of energy in an arbitrary space? (theoretically)

Thanks
Gareth
 
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Photons are Bosons, so you could fit any number into an arbitrary volume.
Infinity is not a number. It just means that there is no upper limit.
 

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