Can you get gravitons to behave like photons in laser?

In summary, it is not currently possible to create gravitons in the same way that photons are created, as gravitons only transmit gravity and do not have a role in electron state changes. However, it is possible in principle to create a graviton laser with a gain medium and confinement of waves. Some research suggests that gravitons may have Fermi statistics instead of Bose statistics, which could have implications for the spin 3/2 gravitino.
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Is it possible to create gravitons the way photons are created, with electrons falling from quantized systems, or create graviton analogies to photon-lasers?
 
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No. Gravitons (yet to be discovered) are the transmitters of gravity and nothing else. Changes in electron states are photon mediated - gravitons have no role.
 
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If you want a graviton laser, you'll need a gain (amplification) medium (and a way to pump more energy into prepare this medium) and then a way to mostly confine the waves (so that a coherent mode is produced). Without the confinement, it's the analogy to a LED. No reason why it isn't possible in principle (though as pointed out, you'll need to construct it of systems of masses, rather than of electric charges).
 
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Of course no one has measured a graviton.

While they are spin-2, the are some indications that they have Fermi statistics instead of Bose statistics. See section 4 of
http://www.arxiv.org/abs/gr-qc/0212096

This would be in violation of the spin statistics theorem, so it is a subject of some interest.
 
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^ Would that have any knock on effects for the susy partner of the graviton, the gravitino. It's spin 3/2 but if it's 'normal' version is a fermion with spin 2, could it be bosonic?
 

FAQ: Can you get gravitons to behave like photons in laser?

1. Can gravitons be manipulated like photons in a laser?

The concept of manipulating gravitons like photons in a laser is still a topic of ongoing research and debate in the scientific community. While there have been some theoretical proposals, there is currently no experimental evidence to support this idea. Gravitons, which are hypothetical particles that carry the force of gravity, behave very differently than photons, which are particles of light. Therefore, it is not yet possible to manipulate gravitons in the same way as photons.

2. Is it possible to produce a "gravitational laser" using gravitons?

Currently, there is no known way to produce a "gravitational laser" using gravitons. This is because gravitons, unlike photons, do not have a known way to be amplified or focused in a similar manner. Additionally, the concept of a gravitational laser is still highly theoretical and has not been proven to be possible.

3. How do gravitons and photons differ in behavior?

Gravitons and photons have very different behaviors as they are governed by different physical forces. Photons, which are particles of light, are affected by electromagnetic forces and can be manipulated and controlled to produce lasers. Gravitons, on the other hand, are hypothetical particles that carry the force of gravity and are difficult to study and manipulate due to their extremely weak interactions with matter.

4. Could manipulating gravitons in a similar way as photons lead to new technologies?

While the idea of manipulating gravitons like photons is an intriguing concept, it is still very much in the realm of theoretical physics. There is currently no evidence to suggest that this could lead to new technologies. However, further research and understanding of gravitons may potentially lead to new technologies in the future.

5. Are there any practical applications for manipulating gravitons in a similar way as photons?

Currently, there are no known practical applications for manipulating gravitons in a similar way as photons. However, the study of gravitons and their behavior is important for understanding the fundamental forces of the universe and may have practical implications in the future. For example, a better understanding of gravitons could potentially lead to advancements in quantum computing or space exploration.

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