What Is the Size of a Photon?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of the size of a photon, exploring whether it can be meaningfully defined and how it relates to its wavelength. The scope includes conceptual inquiries and informal exchanges among participants.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that the size of a photon may be best represented by its wavelength.
  • Others indicate that the question of a photon's size may not have a straightforward or meaningful answer.
  • There are informal exchanges regarding spelling and humor, which do not contribute to the technical discussion.
  • A participant poses a follow-up question about the time it takes for a photon to travel its wavelength.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the size of a photon, with multiple competing views and uncertainties remaining in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes informal remarks and humor that may distract from the technical inquiry, and it lacks rigorous definitions or mathematical treatment of the concepts involved.

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The most meaningful answer is probably just the wavelength.
 
speling is also usefull
 
star.torturer said:
speling is also usefull

I hope this was intended as a joke :rolleyes: .

Claude.
 
I am sorry about speling (poton) and thanks for your answers
 
and i have one more question. how much time will it take for a poton to travel it's wavelength
 
Claude Bile said:
I hope this was intended as a joke :rolleyes: .
:smile: For sure! That was either really good, or really pitiful.
 
van gogh said:
I am sorry about speling (poton) and thanks for your answers


www.dictionary.com
 
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ph ph ph ok ok ok
 
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This is funny.
 

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