B What is a photon's structure composed of?

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A photon is best understood as a stable excitation or disturbance in the electromagnetic field, rather than being composed of traditional matter or thermodynamic principles. The discussion clarifies that electromagnetic fields are not based on thermodynamics, contradicting some misconceptions. Boltzmann's entropy is also noted as irrelevant to the structure of photons. Participants emphasize the need for accurate references to support claims about photons. Overall, the conversation centers on clarifying the nature and composition of photons within the framework of electromagnetic theory.
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I read that a photon is an electromagnetic field but how could that be since electromagnetic fields are based on electronic and thermodynamics.
 
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electromagnetic fields are based on electronic and thermodynamics.
Electromagnetic fields are not based on thermodynamics. I am not sure what would lead you to believe that they are
 
Boltzmann's entropy
 
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Boltzmann's entropy
Boltzmann’s entropy is not the basis of EM
 
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What is a photon's structure composed of?
It is made of the purest, finest aether you can think of. :smile:

No, seriously, photons can be thought of as stable "excitations/disturbances" in the electromagnetic field.
 
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I read that a photon is an electromagnetic field but how could that be ...
Perhaps whoever wrote what you read was wrong; or, you misunderstood what you read; or, you never read it in the first place. How can anyone on here say which of those, if any, is true?
 
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I read
Where? Please give a specific reference.
 
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