The discussion revolves around the relationship between the Schwarzschild metric, a solution to Einstein's field equations in general relativity, and the absorption of particles, potentially linking concepts from general relativity and quantum field theory (QFT). Participants explore whether these two concepts are related and the prerequisites for understanding them.
Participants express varying levels of understanding and knowledge about the topics discussed, with some uncertainty about the relationship between the Schwarzschild metric and particle absorption. There is no consensus on whether these concepts are directly related.
Participants reference the complexity of QFT and its relationship to general relativity, indicating that a solid foundation in advanced QM may be necessary before tackling QFT and its applications in curved spacetime.
Are you talking about particle collisions in curved spacetime?accdd said:
If you don't know what question you're asking how can anyone answer it?accdd said:
Not really. One is the theory of gravity; the other is the quantum theory of particle collisions. Particle collisions are not modeled as a gravitational process!accdd said:
QFT is more advanced than GR in my opinion.accdd said:
I went to see a psychic. She asked me "what seems to be the problem." I replied "you tell me!"PeroK said:
No.accdd said:
From which source? Textbook(s)? Formal Course? Pop-sci fluff?accdd said:
Since you mentioned "curiosity", I'll risk telling you that they're "related" only in a vague sense that in the vicinity of the Schwarzschild horizon there's a phenomenon called Hawking Radiation. This is an advanced topic, requiring knowledge of QFT in Curved Spacetime (which is far more difficult that ordinary QFT -- which is itself one of the most difficult areas of theoretical physics).accdd said:
Yes, but try advanced QM first (see my signature line), then introductory QFT, then advanced QFT, then try QFT in curved spacetime. That should keep you gainfully occupied for many years.accdd said:
