Thank you for paying attention.vanhees71 said:As I said, I have no clue, where in physics this idea is applied. It looks to me as if this is a purely mathematical exercise. Perhaps other forum members are more knowledgeable about this subject.
Yes, but that's different from what Ibrahim Mustafa is asking about.wwoollyyhheeaa said:So would this mean that greater energy means greater mass?
"The position-dependent mass" refers to a concept in physics where the mass of an object is not constant, but changes based on its position in space. This is in contrast to the traditional understanding of mass as a fixed property of an object.
The existence of position-dependent mass challenges our understanding of Newton's laws of motion and the conservation of energy. It also has implications for theories of gravity and quantum mechanics.
Currently, there are no direct methods for measuring position-dependent mass. It is typically inferred from experiments that observe the behavior of particles in specific systems.
Position-dependent mass has been observed in systems such as Bose-Einstein condensates, semiconductors, and graphene. It has also been theorized to exist in the early universe and black holes.
The concept of position-dependent mass has potential applications in designing new materials and technologies, as well as furthering our understanding of fundamental physics. It may also have implications for future space travel and exploration.