Difference between Fermions and Bosons in Feynman diagrams

In summary, Fermions and Bosons can be distinguished in Feynman diagrams by their representation with solid and dashed/wavy lines, respectively. Fermions are physical particles while bosons are effect particles, with examples being electrons and photons, respectively.
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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.
 
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I was hoping for a more physical answer.
 
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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.
 
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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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1. What are Fermions and Bosons?

Fermions and Bosons are two types of elementary particles that make up the building blocks of matter. They have different properties and behaviors, which are represented in Feynman diagrams.

2. What is the main difference between Fermions and Bosons?

The main difference between Fermions and Bosons is their spin. Fermions have half-integer spin (1/2, 3/2, etc.) and follow the Pauli exclusion principle, meaning that no two Fermions can occupy the same quantum state. Bosons, on the other hand, have integer spin (0, 1, 2, etc.) and do not follow the exclusion principle, allowing multiple Bosons to occupy the same state.

3. How are Fermions and Bosons represented in Feynman diagrams?

In Feynman diagrams, Fermions are represented by solid lines with arrows indicating their direction of motion. Bosons, on the other hand, are represented by wavy lines.

4. What is the significance of Fermions and Bosons in Feynman diagrams?

Fermions and Bosons play important roles in Feynman diagrams as they represent different interactions between particles. Fermions can interact through the exchange of Bosons, while Bosons can interact directly with each other.

5. Can Fermions and Bosons be converted into each other in Feynman diagrams?

No, Fermions and Bosons cannot be converted into each other in Feynman diagrams as they have different properties and behaviors. However, they can interact and exchange energy and momentum in Feynman diagrams.

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