What is the Nature of Photons?

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Photons are fundamental particles that act as the force carriers for electromagnetism, exhibiting both wave and particle characteristics. They are emitted when electrons transition between energy levels or during electron-positron annihilation. The nature of photons is complex, often described in terms of their properties rather than a simple definition, leading to confusion about their true essence. Quantum mechanics posits that photons are excitations of the electromagnetic field, with their behavior influenced by observation, as demonstrated in experiments like the double-slit experiment. Ultimately, while science can explain many aspects of photons, questions about their fundamental nature may remain elusive.
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Yeah, it's incrediable, and what a time to be alive. Check this out from The International Space Station. Click the music video on the upper right of their screen. I feel like I'm there with them ~ ~~ ~ :biggrin: Loving it..."We are the experiment"
http://www.nasa.gov/externalflash/ISSRG/index.htm
 
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yeah that was tight, i want to experience zero gravity someday..
 
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Entropee said:
yeah that was tight, i want to experience zero gravity someday..

You could jump on a trampoline, you'd be experiencing zero g as soon as you left the surface on each jump. For a longer time at zero g you could do a bungee jump. There are some amusement park rides that give you a brief free fall experience.
 

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