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If light is a quantum object, then what are electromagnetic waves that Maxwell predicted?
Meir Achuz said:An electromagnetic wave could be considered the wave function of a photon, in the same way that the Schrödinger wave function is the wave function of an electron. In each case, the 'particle' could be considered an excitation of the quantum field.
Why?vanhees71 said:NO! There is no such thing as a wave function of a photon. At least it's highly misleading.
Meir Achuz said:Why?
aditya ver.2.0 said:So please can you define all these in simpler (yet scientific terms) for me to understand,please.![]()
aditya ver.2.0 said:If light is a quantum object, then what are electromagnetic waves that Maxwell predicted?
aditya ver.2.0 said:Thanks for all the replies.
But all this has gone too complicated for a first year graduate to understand. So please can you define all these in simpler (yet scientific terms) for me to understand,please.![]()
Quantum objects are particles that exist in the quantum realm and exhibit properties of both particles and waves. Electromagnetic waves are a type of energy that is produced by the vibrations of electric and magnetic fields.
Quantum objects and electromagnetic waves are related through the concept of wave-particle duality. This means that quantum objects can behave like waves and electromagnetic waves can behave like particles.
Quantum objects play a crucial role in the study of electromagnetic waves because they help to explain the behavior and interactions of these waves on a microscopic level. They also provide insight into the nature of light and other forms of electromagnetic radiation.
Quantum objects and electromagnetic waves can interact through processes such as absorption, emission, and scattering. This can result in changes in the energy and momentum of both the quantum objects and the electromagnetic waves.
Quantum objects and electromagnetic waves have numerous practical applications, including telecommunications, medical imaging, and quantum computing. They also play a vital role in technology such as lasers, MRI machines, and solar cells.