The Mystery of Photons Inside Electrons: Where Do They Come From?

In summary, photons are not inside of electrons, but are created by changes in the electromagnetic field that are generated by the acceleration of charged particles. They are not created or destroyed, but rather exchanged as discrete amounts of energy and momentum during interactions between the electromagnetic field and matter. Therefore, photons are not located in either the electricmagnetic field or atoms, but are a form of energy exchanged between the two.
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we know that when a electron lost its energy , it will emit photon , but why electron have a photon inside ? does it already exit in a electron from the beginning or it comes from environment ? if comes from environment , where does photon come from?
 
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No, photons are not inside of electrons. They are created by changes in the electromagnetic field, which in turn are generated by the acceleration of charged particles (like electrons and protons) along with changes in their states when bound together (as in atoms and molecules).
 
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Drakkith said:
No, photons are not inside of electrons. They are created by changes in the electromagnetic field, which in turn are generated by the acceleration of charged particles (like electrons and protons) along with changes in their states when bound together (as in atoms and molecules).

so which kind of substance produce them?
 
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rickyyeungyeung said:
so which kind of substance produce them?
Nothing creates them - in fact, for most realistic physical systems there's not even a meaningful notion of how many photons are present, so talking about creating and destroying them makes little sense.

When an electromagnetic field interacts with matter there's an exchange of energy and momentum between the two; it turns out that this exchange always transfers discrete amounts of energy and momentum at a single time and place. When this happens we say, depending on the direction of transfer, that "a photon was absorbed" or "a photon was emitted" at that time and place.
 
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Nugatory said:
Nothing creates them - in fact, for most realistic physical systems there's not even a meaningful notion of how many photons are present, so talking about creating and destroying them makes little sense.

When an electromagnetic field interacts with matter there's an exchange of energy and momentum between the two; it turns out that this exchange always transfers discrete amounts of energy and momentum at a single time and place. When this happens we say, depending on the direction of transfer, that "a photon was absorbed" or "a photon was emitted" at that time and place.
thanks so much for the reply, so what you mean photon
Nugatory said:
Nothing creates them - in fact, for most realistic physical systems there's not even a meaningful notion of how many photons are present, so talking about creating and destroying them makes little sense.

When an electromagnetic field interacts with matter there's an exchange of energy and momentum between the two; it turns out that this exchange always transfers discrete amounts of energy and momentum at a single time and place. When this happens we say, depending on the direction of transfer, that "a photon was absorbed" or "a photon was emitted" at that time and place.
thx so much for the reply, what u mean photon is just a kind of energy exchanged within atoms and electricmagnetic field, so what i can day photons either located in electricmagnetic field or atoms ,is that correct?
 
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No, but the photon is "made" from some of the electron's energy.
 

1. Where do photons inside electrons come from?

The exact origin of photons inside electrons is still a mystery and a subject of ongoing research. Some theories suggest that they are created within the electron itself, while others propose that they come from outside sources such as the surrounding environment or other particles.

2. How are photons related to electrons?

Photons and electrons are both fundamental particles in the Standard Model of particle physics. Photons are the carriers of electromagnetic force, while electrons are one of the building blocks of matter and have an electric charge. Photons and electrons interact with each other through the electromagnetic force.

3. Can photons inside electrons be observed?

No, photons inside electrons cannot be directly observed. This is because photons are a type of electromagnetic radiation and do not have a physical form or structure. However, their effects can be observed through experiments and measurements.

4. Why is understanding the mystery of photons inside electrons important?

Understanding the origin and behavior of photons inside electrons is crucial for advancing our understanding of the fundamental laws of nature and the behavior of matter. It also has practical applications in fields such as quantum computing and energy production.

5. Are there any current theories or explanations for the mystery of photons inside electrons?

There are several theories and hypotheses that attempt to explain the mystery of photons inside electrons, including the Quantum Electrodynamics theory and the Standard Model of particle physics. However, none of these theories have been fully proven and the mystery remains a subject of ongoing research and debate.

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