Mass of Electron & Flipping Frequency: Leonard Susskind Explains

In summary, Leonard Susskind discusses the electron's interactions with the Higgs field condensate, causing it to switch between being right-handed and left-handed. He mentions that, according to the Dirac theory, the mass of the electron is linked to the frequency of these switches. This can be further explored by considering the equations ##E = m c^2## and ##E = \hbar \omega## in the electron's rest frame.
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Higgs mechanism: periodically interactions with the Higgs field
According to Leonard Susskind, i.e. the electron has periodically interactions with the Higgs field condensate, that change the electron alternately to be right-handed an left-handed. At 44:20 in the video he says, that, according to the Dirac theory, the mass of the electron is proportional to the frequency, at which it flips from left-handed to right-handed.



What is, in the electron's rest frame, the proportionality factor between the mass of the electron and this frequency?
 
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What is, in the electron's rest frame, the proportionality factor between the mass of the electron and this frequency?
Try considering the equations ##E = m c^2## and ##E = \hbar \omega##.
 

1. What is the mass of an electron?

The mass of an electron is approximately 9.109 x 10^-31 kilograms.

2. How is the mass of an electron determined?

The mass of an electron is determined through experiments and calculations using various techniques, such as the mass-to-charge ratio in a mass spectrometer.

3. What is the significance of the flipping frequency in relation to the mass of an electron?

The flipping frequency, also known as the Larmor frequency, is a measure of the rate at which an electron's spin direction changes in a magnetic field. This frequency is directly related to the mass of the electron and can be used to calculate its mass.

4. How does Leonard Susskind explain the relationship between the mass of an electron and the flipping frequency?

Susskind explains that the flipping frequency is directly proportional to the mass of the electron, meaning that as the mass increases, the frequency also increases. This can be seen in the equation for the Larmor frequency, which includes the mass of the electron as a factor.

5. Why is understanding the mass of an electron and flipping frequency important in physics?

The mass of an electron and its flipping frequency are important in physics because they help us understand the behavior of electrons in various environments and can be used to make calculations and predictions in many areas of science, such as quantum mechanics and electromagnetism.

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