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ryan albery
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It there a smallest possible wavelength? And if there is, what is that wavelength?
Fuzzystuff said:You should rephrase your question to:
"Is there a smallest possible meaningful wavelength?"
Yes, the Planck length would be. Anything below Planck length isn't meaningful. Things become practically pointless after Planck length, indescribable, dimensionless, etc.
ryan albery said:I'm don't think I follow... is there anything smaller than a Planck length?
The Planck wavelength is the smallest possible measurement of length in the universe, according to the principles of quantum mechanics. It is equal to 1.616 x 10^-35 meters.
The Planck wavelength is significant because it represents the scale at which quantum effects become important. It is also the scale at which scientists believe the fabric of space-time becomes "foamy" and no longer smooth.
The Planck wavelength is calculated using the Planck constant, the speed of light, and the gravitational constant. The formula is: λ = √(hG/c^3), where λ is the Planck wavelength, h is the Planck constant, G is the gravitational constant, and c is the speed of light.
No, the Planck wavelength is considered to be a theoretical limit and cannot be measured directly. It is smaller than any current technology can detect.
The Planck wavelength is much smaller than any other unit of measurement, such as the nanometer or the Angstrom. It is also much smaller than the size of an atom, which is typically measured in picometers. The Planck wavelength is orders of magnitude smaller than these units.