Faster than Light: 2D Photon Field?

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Photons travel at the speed of light (C) in a three-dimensional domain, but their behavior in electromagnetic fields suggests they may operate within a two-dimensional framework. The discussion raises the question of whether photons could travel faster than light when considering a reduced dimensional field, especially in the presence of matter. However, the speed of light is typically defined as the speed in a vacuum, where no matter is present. When photons pass through matter, they experience a reduction in speed, complicating the dimensional analysis. Ultimately, the relationship between photon speed and dimensionality remains unclear.
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When a Photon travels at C, it is transversing a Three dimensional domain. In a Electromagnetic Domain, there are usually only two degree's of freedom, this translates to a Two-Dimensional Domain, do Photons travel through a reduced dimensional field at a 'Faster than light'? (when compared to the usual three-dimensional space, with 3-D matter obstructions).
 
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Good question - I suppose it depends what you think a photon is?
 
Speed of light is usually interpreted as speed of light in a vacuum (no matter present). When photons travel through matter, they slow down. I don't see where dimension comes in.
 
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