How Does the Strong Nuclear Force Communicate Through Particles?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the difficulty in understanding how forces are communicated between particles. It raises questions about the nature of the strong nuclear force, such as whether it is a continuous stream of gluons or a barrage of them. The concept of particles also moving as a wave is mentioned and there is curiosity about the number of gluons needed to communicate the force at any given moment. A link to a forum thread is provided for further discussion on the topic.
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since forces are communicated by particles i find it hard to envisage how unbrocken forces are communicated. That is to say if for example the strong nuclear forces are the result of gluons, how do they act? Is it a long stream of gluons? If so that would mean a small window between each particle hitting say a neutron that is binding to a proton. So there would be small moments between eac particle when no force was being exerted. Is it a barrage of gluons so there is always a gluon making contact with the neutron? is that actually because particles also move as a wave there is always contact? How many gluons are required to communicate the force for each moment in time?
 
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i guess most people have a problem visualising this too then?
 
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What is meant by "force is only in packets"?

"Force is only in packets" refers to the concept that force, or the influence that causes objects to accelerate or deform, can only be applied or transferred in discrete units or packets.

What is the significance of this concept?

The concept of force being only in packets is significant because it helps explain the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level. It also has implications in fields such as quantum mechanics and particle physics.

How does this concept differ from classical physics?

In classical physics, force is described as a continuous quantity that can be applied or transferred in any amount. However, in the quantum realm, force is only observed in discrete units or packets, which is a fundamental difference between the two theories.

What evidence supports the idea of force being only in packets?

There is a significant amount of experimental evidence from various fields, such as quantum mechanics and particle physics, that supports the idea of force being only in packets. For example, the photoelectric effect and the emission of light by atoms can only be explained through the concept of force being in discrete packets.

Are there any practical applications of this concept?

Yes, the concept of force being only in packets has practical applications in the development of technologies such as lasers, photovoltaic cells, and quantum computers. It also plays a crucial role in understanding the behavior of matter at the atomic and subatomic level, which has implications in various industries, including medicine and energy production.

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