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for example, when does an electron repel another electron with an electromagnetic disturbance?
Philipsmett said:when does an electron repel another electron with an electromagnetic disturbance?
Same charges always repel.Philipsmett said:for example, when does an electron repel another electron with an electromagnetic disturbance?
when two electrons repel by virtual photon, can this photon transform into virtual electron positron pair?PeterDonis said:I'm not sure what you mean. Can you narrow your question to a specific experimental scenario or a specific theoretical model?
Philipsmett said:when two electrons repel by virtual photon, can this photon transform into virtual electron positron pair?
Want to say that there is a possibilityPeterDonis said:If you mean, can we observe this, no. We don't even observe virtual photons exchanged by electrons that are repelling each other; virtual photons are a property of a particular theoretical model. In that theoretical model, yes, some of the probability amplitude for electrons to repel each other is due to the creation (and destruction) of virtual electron-positron pairs from (and to) virtual photons. But this theoretical model has significant limitations and should not be taken too literally. We have an Insights article that discusses this:
https://www.physicsforums.com/insights/misconceptions-virtual-particles/
Philipsmett said:Want to say that there is a possibility
that a virtual photon on its way turns into a virtual electron positron pair?
Philipsmett said:as far as I understand, the more complex the process, the less likely it is to origin?