The Mysterious Power of Magnetic Energy: Are There Magnetons?

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The discussion centers on the relationship between electric current and magnetic energy, asserting that magnets are created through the infusion of electric current. It explores the concept of "magnetons," which are theorized as carriers of magnetic energy, but notes that existing definitions do not align with this notion. Additionally, it confirms that the speed of the magnetic field's propagation is equivalent to the speed of light, approximately 186,000 miles per second, as changes in the magnetic field generate electromagnetic waves.

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is seems to be generally agreed upon that any "magnet" comes into being because it has been infused by an Electric Current.

so, my question:

so this magnetic energy is imparted to the material by the electric current.

so, then, what is "magnetic energy" ? are there "Magnetons"?
 
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well, i found some references to "magnetons". but none of the "magnetons" in the Physics lexicon
have anything to do with real "Magnetons", which would be the theoretical carriers of Magnetic Energy.

is the speed of the Magnetic Field still 186,000 miles per second, or is it instantaneous?
 
Theoretical carriers of magnetic energy... that would be photons.

The speed of propagation of changes in the magnetic field is the speed of light, ~186000 mi/s. That's because it is light. Any changing magnetic field also has an electric field component, and this propagation is an electromagnetic wave, or light.
 

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