Do Gravitons Lose Energy in a Proton's Gravitational Field?

In summary, the conversation discusses the potential loss and regain of energy by a graviton emitted by a proton as it travels through the gravitational field of another proton or electron. It also raises questions about the potential impact of this energy deficit on the force of gravity between two protons and a proton and electron at the same distance. However, there is currently no experimental evidence to support these theories in the subatomic domain, as it is dominated by other fundamental forces.
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Would a graviton emitted by a proton lose energy as it climbs through
the gravitational field of the proton - would other gravitons inhibit
its progress?If the graviton is absorbed by another proton then would
it get the energy back as it falls in the gravitational field of this
second proton?
And if the graviton does get energy back from the second proton,and
the second proton was replaced with an electron, which has less rest
mass than a proton,
then this would mean that the graviton would not get all of its energy
back.
Could this energy defecit account for the difference in the force of
gravity for two protons compared to a proton and electron at the same
distance?
 
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kurious said:
Would a graviton emitted by a proton lose energy as it climbs through
the gravitational field of the proton - would other gravitons inhibit
its progress?

For your information, the gravitational forces between subatomic particles has never been performed by any physical experiments. The subatomic domain of physics is dominated by three other fundamental forces: electromagnetic force, strong nuclear force, and weak nuclear force.

The inverse square law of Newton's law of universal gravitation has only been tested to be valid at a 10th of a millimeter. Distances smaller than a 10th of a millimeter, the law of gravity is anyone's guess.
 

FAQ: Do Gravitons Lose Energy in a Proton's Gravitational Field?

What are gravitons?

Gravitons are theoretical particles that are thought to be responsible for the force of gravity. They are predicted by the theory of quantum mechanics and are believed to be the carriers of the gravitational force.

How do gravitons affect the force of gravity?

According to the theory, gravitons interact with other particles, such as protons and electrons, and exchange energy with them, resulting in the force of gravity between objects. The more gravitons exchanged, the stronger the force of gravity.

Can gravitons be detected?

Currently, there is no direct experimental evidence for the existence of gravitons. However, scientists are working on experiments and technologies that could potentially detect them in the future.

Do gravitons have mass?

According to the theory, gravitons are massless particles. This means that they do not have any physical size or weight. Instead, they are thought to have energy and momentum, which are responsible for the force of gravity.

Can gravitons explain the force of gravity in the universe?

While gravitons are a key part of the theory of quantum gravity, they are not yet fully understood and have not been experimentally proven. Therefore, they cannot fully explain the force of gravity in the universe. Scientists are still working to develop a complete understanding of this fundamental force.

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