Does Weak Nuclear Force Run Radiation?

[skywolf]

Weak nuclear force runs radiation right?
as far as i know it is because of quantum tunneling that particles can get out.
if so, then does it follow the idea that if i watch it, it doesn't happen?
for example shrodingers cat, if he watched the isotope, then is there a 0% chance that he dies?

 

[marlon]

Weak nuclear force runs radiation right?
as far as i know it is because of quantum tunneling that particles can get out.
if so, then does it follow the idea that if i watch it, it doesn't happen?
for example shrodingers cat, if he watched the isotope, then is there a 0% chance that he dies?

Ok...sigh...here we go.

First of all, the weak interaction changes the flavour of quarks.

Secondly, only beta decay (and the electromagnetic interaction) is a (elektro-)weak interaction and it is NOT a quantum tunneling process.

Alpha decay is a quantum tunneling process that can be fully described by quantummechanics. Beta decay is described by quantum field theory.

Finaliter, do not attach too much value to this Schrödinger Cat type bull****. I mean, these processes will happen irrespective of whether you "look at them or not". These measurement-type problems are "generated" artificially because of some people's interpretation of the mathematical formalism behind quantummechanics. However, there are as much scientists saying that we should only hold on to the pragmatic view on QM, stating that : if it ain't broken, do not fix it.

regards
marlon

 

[sir-pinski]

The weak nuclear force is responsible for radioactive decay, which is a form of radiation. So, in a sense, it could be said that the weak nuclear force "runs" radiation. However, it is important to clarify that the weak nuclear force does not directly cause radiation to occur. Rather, it is a fundamental force that governs the behavior of subatomic particles, including those involved in radioactive decay.

As for the question about quantum tunneling and observation, it is a bit more complex. Quantum tunneling does play a role in radioactive decay, as it allows particles to escape the nucleus despite not having enough energy to do so according to classical physics. However, the act of observation itself does not directly affect the probability of radioactive decay. The concept of "watching" or "observing" an event in quantum mechanics is more related to the measurement process and the collapse of the wave function, rather than physically observing the event itself.

In the example of Schrodinger's cat, the outcome is not determined by whether or not the isotope is being watched, but rather by the probability of the isotope decaying within a certain time frame. The act of observation does not change this probability. It is simply a way for us to measure and understand the behavior of subatomic particles.

In summary, the weak nuclear force is a fundamental force that plays a role in radioactive decay, which is a form of radiation. However, the act of observation does not directly affect the occurrence of radioactive decay, but rather our understanding and measurement of it.