Difference between Fermions and Bosons in Feynman diagrams

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The primary distinction between Fermions and Bosons in Feynman diagrams is represented visually: Fermions are depicted with solid lines, while Bosons are illustrated with dashed or wavy lines. Fermions, such as electrons, are classified as physical type particles, whereas Bosons, like photons, are categorized as effect type particles. Understanding these differences is crucial for interpreting particle interactions in quantum field theory.

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What distinguishes Fermions form Bosons in Feynman diagrams?
 
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Fermions are usually drawn with solid lines and bosons are usually drawn with dashed or wavy lines.
 
I was hoping for a more physical answer.
 
Could you rephrase the question? It isn't clear what you're asking since you specified 'in a Feynman Diagram'. I assume you know the difference in spins.
 
The fermions are physical type particles and the bosons are effect type particles.

An electron would be a fermion and a photon would be a boson.

Is this the "more physical answer" you were looking for?
 
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