This discussion centers on the explanation of the mass and charge of the proton through quantum mechanics, specifically referencing quarks as the fundamental particles involved. Participants highlight the contrast between the proton's composite nature, evidenced by scattering experiments like Rutherford scattering, and the electron's lack of observed composition. The conversation emphasizes that while quarks account for the proton's properties, there is no analogous explanation for the electron's mass and charge within the current framework of quantum mechanics.
PREREQUISITESPhysicists, students of quantum mechanics, and anyone interested in the fundamental properties of particles, particularly those studying the differences between protons and electrons.
LitleBang said:A strong interaction. Wow what a strong response. I am sure all the common people immediately grasped your intuitive answer.
LitleBang said:Malawi I'm sorry.
Peng, your right. I was referring to the quarks that QM uses to explain the protons mass and charge but it has no particles to explain the electrons mass and charge. One would think that whatever explains the charge of a proton the exact opposite would explain the charge of an electron.