The discussion revolves around the existence of wavelength limits at both ends of the electromagnetic spectrum, exploring theoretical concepts related to extremely long wavelengths potentially corresponding to the size of the universe, as well as the implications of very short wavelengths and quantum limits.
Participants express differing views on the existence and nature of wavelength limits, indicating that multiple competing perspectives remain unresolved.
There are references to theoretical constructs such as Planck energy and the implications of energy density on the concept of wavelength, which may depend on specific definitions and assumptions that are not fully explored in the discussion.
Shorter wavelength photons are more energetic, so it requires more and more energy to make them. That's sort of the reason particle accelerators get so huge - it takes tremendous amounts of energy to make particles with short enough wavelengths to probe the tiny length scales that are of interest.poeteye said:Are there wavelength limits at either end of the Electromagnetic spectrum? Is it true there could be a wavelength the size of the universe? What happens at the other end? Is there a quantum limit?
poeteye said:Are there wavelength limits at either end of the Electromagnetic spectrum? Is it true there could be a wavelength the size of the universe? What happens at the other end? Is there a quantum limit?