The discussion revolves around the nature of electrons and the proposition that they may not be fundamental particles, exploring the concept of quasiparticles and the fields from which they may be derived. The scope includes theoretical implications and conceptual clarifications regarding particle physics.
Participants appear to be exploring the idea that electrons may not be fundamental, but there is no consensus on the implications or the nature of the fields involved. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of quasiparticles and their origins.
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It has been discussed herejoegibs said:http://www.nature.com/news/not-quite-so-elementary-my-dear-electron-1.10471
It was found out that electrons are made of quasi particles. But kind of fields are the quasiparticles made of?
The link isn't workingMentz114 said:It has been discussed here https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/is-the-electron-a-fundamental-particle.905629/#post-5704739
Try now.joegibs said:The link isn't working