What Are the Secrets Behind Light's Velocity and Its Physics?

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The discussion revolves around the nature of light, its velocity, and the underlying physics. Participants explore concepts related to light's composition, its classification as matter, the energy involved in generating light, and the equations governing its behavior. The conversation touches on theoretical frameworks such as superstring theory and relativity, while also questioning the fundamental understanding of light's properties and speed.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that light consists of vibrations in higher dimensions according to superstring theory.
  • There is a question about whether light can be classified as a type of matter, with a suggestion that it can be captured.
  • Participants inquire about the vast energy required to generate natural light and whether it can only be reproduced by creating plasma.
  • Questions are raised regarding the basic equations of light and what allows it to travel at its specific velocity, with a suggestion that these equations might be extractable and reproducible.
  • One participant states that Maxwell's Equations describe light and predict its speed, while also asserting that massive objects cannot travel at the speed of light due to the theory of relativity.
  • Another participant expresses concern about the interpretation of their original question, indicating a desire for clarity and a basic perspective on the topic.
  • A later reply emphasizes the importance of continuous learning in physics, regardless of existing knowledge.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the interpretation of questions and the nature of light. While some points are clarified, there remains no consensus on the fundamental questions regarding light's properties and the implications of relativity.

Contextual Notes

Some discussions involve assumptions about the nature of light and its classification, as well as the implications of theoretical frameworks like superstring theory and relativity. The conversation reflects a range of perspectives without resolving the underlying questions.

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What does light consist of? The super string theory state light is a vibration of the higher dimensions.

Is light classified as a type of matter? I know light can be captured.

is the amount of energy used to generate natural light so vast it can only be reproduced by creating plasma ?

What are the basic equations of light? What allows light to travel at the velocity it travels? Can those equations be extracted and reproduced? Do we even know the equational physics involved in how light travels its velocity? Have people even asked these questions?

to me it seems the physics needed to travel the speed of light is right in front of our faces...light itself holds the secret, light is traveling the speed of light.
 
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What does light consist of? The super string theory state light is a vibration of the higher dimensions.

Is light classified as a type of matter? I know light can be captured.

is the amount of energy used to generate natural light so vast it can only be reproduced by creating plasma ?

What are the basic equations of light? What allows light to travel at the velocity it travels? Can those equations be extracted and reproduced? Do we even know the equational physics involved in how light travels its velocity? Have people even asked these questions?

to me it seems the physics needed to travel the speed of light is right in front of our faces...light itself holds the secret, light is traveling the speed of light.

Light is what our brain perceives when our eyes come in contact with an electromagnetic wave of certain wavelengths. An electromagnetic wave is a vibration in the electromagnetic field caused by the movement of electromagnetic energy through the area. Thats what light is.

The equations describing light and other electromagnetic waves would be Maxwells Equations. They predict the speed of light to be what it is.

As for traveling the speed of light, that's a big no no. The theory of Relativity has shown theoretically, and has been backed up by much experimentation, that massive objects cannot travel at the speed of light. Since this is not a thread on relativity, I'll let someone else explain why. Anyway the reason light can travel the speed of light is that it has no rest mass. Any massive particle cannot travel light speed.

These questions have been asked many times before, sorry to say you haven't stumbled on anything new.
 
No need to be sorry, that’s the reason I asked in the first place...no one suggested I stumbled on anything new...why even say that? It’s strange how people add there own meaning to what is being asked in its most basic perspective, eluding the conscience of the original question.

anyways thanks for giving me more information to research on...i will check if ur answers are correct.
 
I didn't mean to add any new meaning to your question. Sry. In fact I commend you for wanting to know more about physics. If you have any more questions this is the place to get answers.
 
Learning is unlimited no matter how much knowledge you may have in a specific field there is always more to learn.
 

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