Infinite Photons: How Can an Infinitesimal Time Range Create an Infinity?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of the electromagnetic force range being infinite and how this relates to the propagation of light. It also raises the question of whether our brains are capable of fully understanding this concept. The idea of photons and their behavior in relation to light is also touched upon.
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Hey since , the electromagnetic force range is infinite
it means that however how far you are from an object you will see it

and we know that for example with a light creating object, if at one time t, let's say a number n of photons are created , they will all become more far apart from each other. If n is not infinite, and one point there should be spaces between 2 photons of the time t photons circle (if object is circle, and if no obstacles)

and since , there's no spaces in reality , an infinite number of photons is created in a time range (t2 - t1) as close as possible to 0 :

therefore, time range : 10^-infinite

so in conclusion it would mean that in an infinitively small amount of time , an infinity of photons is createdhow can this be ? or is it just our brains that are not developed enough to understand such things (i mean we can "know" , but its really hard to imaginate and be completely persuaded by this)
 
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JPC said:
the electromagnetic force range is infinite
it means that however how far you are from an object you will see it
There is a confusion here between the electromagnetic force and electromagnetic radiation. It is the latter that propagates through space to allow us to see objects.

JPC said:
and we know that for example with a light creating object, if at one time t, let's say a number n of photons are created , they will all become more far apart from each other
This illustrates the problem of visualizing light as a "bunch of photons traveling through space." Photons only need to appear in the description of light when interacting with matter. The photon is not a little bullet traveling through space, being detected only where it can it something. Rather, one has an electromagnetic wave that is spread out over a vast amount of space.
 

Related to Infinite Photons: How Can an Infinitesimal Time Range Create an Infinity?

What is an infinite photon?

An infinite photon is a hypothetical concept in physics that suggests the existence of photons that have an infinite lifespan and can travel through infinite distances without losing their energy or changing their properties.

How can a photon have an infinite lifespan?

This concept is based on the principle of relativity, which states that the laws of physics should be the same for all observers. In this case, an observer moving at the speed of light would experience time dilation, meaning that time would appear to slow down for them. This allows for the possibility of infinite time passing for a photon, while only a finite amount of time passes for an outside observer.

What is an infinitesimal time range?

An infinitesimal time range refers to a time interval that is infinitely small, approaching zero. It is a mathematical concept used in calculus to describe the behavior of functions at a specific point.

How can an infinitesimal time range create an infinity?

This concept is based on the idea that if an infinitesimal amount of time can pass for a photon, then an infinite number of these infinitesimal time intervals can occur within a finite period of time. This results in the possibility of an infinite amount of time passing for the photon, creating the concept of an infinite photon.

Is the concept of infinite photons scientifically proven?

No, the concept of infinite photons is purely hypothetical at this point. While time dilation has been observed and is a well-established concept in physics, the existence of infinite photons has not been proven through scientific experiments or observations. It remains a subject of theoretical exploration and debate in the scientific community.

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