How Do Charges Interact Through Photon Exchange?

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The discussion centers on the interaction of electric charges through photon exchange, emphasizing the concept of charge propagation. Participants reference Richard Feynman's book "QED" as an excellent resource for understanding these interactions in a simplified manner. The conversation highlights that charges can sense each other's presence when in close proximity, facilitated by temporary photons. This exchange is fundamental to the behavior of electric charges in physics.

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charge and its "propagation"

if we imagine a charge. Now other "charges" can sense the presence of this charge when they are sufficiently close. This is due to temporary photons? Could some explain in a simple manner how this works? Take electric charges for instance.
 
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Try Richard Feynman's book "QED". It is (in my opinion) the best "simple" explanation.
 

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