Quick question about electron quasi particles....

In summary, electrons in a material can separate into three different quasiparticles, but these quasiparticles cannot exist independently outside of the material. They must be in the same material, but not necessarily in the same location. When the electron leaves the material, all three quasiparticles also leave. Outside of the material, the quasiparticles do not exist and there is only one electron.
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joegibs
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joegibs said:
So when the electron is in the material, it separates into 3 different quasiparticles.
It can do that, under very exotic conditions. It does not have to.
joegibs said:
So does that mean the 3 quasiparticles are always bound together?
They have to be in the same material, but not necessarily at the same place (as far as "place" is a meaningful concept).
 
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mfb said:
It can do that, under very exotic conditions. It does not have to.They have to be in the same material, but not necessarily at the same place (as far as "place" is a meaningful concept).
what if the electron then leaves the material, do all 3 quasi particles leave the material (they're bounded together) or can they be seperated?
 
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They all have to leave the material.
 
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mfb said:
They all have to leave the material.
So they're bounded together, right
 
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Well, the quasiparticles don't exist outside the material. Outside, you just have an electron.
 
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Oh, so all three of them just merge into one single particle when the electron leaves the material?
 
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mfb said:
Yes.
Are you just saying that because your annoyed or because that's what's really going on?
 
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I am saying yes because it is right.
 

1. What are electron quasi particles?

Electron quasi particles are theoretical particles that behave like electrons in many ways, but have different properties such as mass, charge, and spin. They are not actual particles, but rather collective excitations or disturbances in a material's electron sea.

2. How are electron quasi particles created?

Electron quasi particles are created when an electron interacts with its surrounding environment, such as a crystal lattice or other electrons. This interaction changes the electron's properties, giving it quasi particle characteristics.

3. What are the applications of electron quasi particles?

Electron quasi particles have potential applications in fields such as electronics, spintronics, and quantum computing. They can also help us better understand and manipulate the behavior of electrons in materials.

4. Are electron quasi particles easy to study?

No, electron quasi particles are not easy to study because they are not actual particles and thus cannot be directly observed. Scientists use various techniques, such as spectroscopy and microscopy, to indirectly study their properties and behavior.

5. Do electron quasi particles only exist in solid materials?

No, electron quasi particles can also exist in other states of matter, such as liquids and gases. However, they are most commonly studied in solid materials due to their well-defined structures and properties.

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