Photon Bandwidth Frequency Limit: Determined?

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The discussion centers on the upper frequency limit of photons, specifically addressing the implications when the wavelength approaches the Planck length. It is established that as the wavelength decreases to the Planck length, conventional physics encounters significant limitations. This suggests that beyond this threshold, the behavior of photons may not conform to current theoretical frameworks, indicating a need for new physics to fully understand these phenomena.

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  • Understanding of quantum mechanics principles
  • Familiarity with the concept of Planck length
  • Knowledge of electromagnetic wave theory
  • Basic grasp of photon behavior in physics
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Has an upper frequency limit for the photon ever been determined ?
 
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When the wavelength hits the Planck length then not much more can be done.
 

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