Photons can interact with each other through the creation of other particles, a phenomenon known as photon-photon scattering. While it is theoretically possible for photons of different wavelengths to interact, achieving a Lorentz frame where their wavelengths appear equal is a complex consideration. The uncertainty principle, as articulated by Heisenberg, complicates the notion of photons having identical wavelengths. Current discussions highlight the lack of recorded evidence for these interactions, emphasizing the need for further research in two-photon physics.
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sqljunkey said:According to this link photons can interact with each other through the creation of other particles. My questions are do they have to have the same wavelength to be able to interact with one another? Is there a threshold where they start to interact with each other?
How does Heisenberg allow that? If they have 'exactly' the same wavelength the their relative position it totally uncertain.hilbert2 said:a Lorentz frame where the photon wavelengths are equal
sophiecentaur said:How does Heisenberg allow that? If they have 'exactly' the same wavelength the their relative position it totally uncertain.