Light - What exactly is happening?

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The discussion centers on the nature of light and its propagation, questioning whether light behaves as quantized photons or as a wave function. Participants explore the idea that light travels at the speed of light (c) without acceleration, emphasizing that it is always at c from the moment it is emitted. The conversation touches on the electromagnetic field's role in light transmission, with some arguing that no medium is required for propagation, while others suggest a conceptual medium may exist. The complexities of perception and the mechanisms of sight are also examined, highlighting the distinction between physical phenomena and human perception. Ultimately, the discussion reveals ongoing uncertainties in fully understanding light's nature and behavior.
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bobc2 said:
Perhaps the closest we could get to instantaneous would be within a Planck time.

Theoretically, and in relation to any physical meaning, I'd agree. All we need to do is increase the accuracy of the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4Pi_Microscope" some 1 x 1028 times over, then we're good :)

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