As mentioned above, the graviton is a hypothetical particle in some prospective theories of quantum gravity. Until there is an established theory of quantum gravity, the gravitational interaction between electrons (or any elementary particles) is not understood.Josiah said:Hi,
what effect do gravitons have on electrons.
Contrary to what people told you above, this is a well posed question in theoretical physics. It is well understood how electrons interact with gravitons in theory. So yes, in theory, an electron can absorb the graviton very much like it can absorb the photon.Josiah said:Hi,
what effect do gravitons have on electrons. I know with photons the electrons absorb the photons and leave the atom. Would gravitons have the same effect?
More precisely, in the quantum field theory of a massless spin-2 field interacting with matter. In theoretical terms, yes, this theory is well understood. But we don't know whether it is actually realized in our universe, since we have no way of testing it now or in the foreseeable future because of the weakness of gravity as an interaction.Demystifier said:It is well understood how electrons interact with gravitons in theory.
Gravitons are hypothetical elementary particles that mediate the force of gravity in quantum field theory. They are presumed to be massless, have a spin of 2, and travel at the speed of light. However, they have not yet been observed experimentally.
In theory, gravitons would interact with electrons through gravitational force. Since gravity is an extremely weak force compared to electromagnetism, the effect of gravitons on electrons would be negligible under normal circumstances. This interaction is difficult to observe and remains largely theoretical.
Given that the gravitational force is many orders of magnitude weaker than the electromagnetic force, gravitons would have an insignificant effect on the energy levels of electrons in an atom. The dominant forces governing electron energy levels are electromagnetic interactions.
Gravitons are a theoretical concept in the realm of quantum gravity, which aims to unify general relativity and quantum mechanics. While they are not part of the standard model of particle physics, they are considered in various quantum gravity theories. Their role in quantum mechanics remains speculative until experimental evidence is found.
Currently, there are no experiments that have successfully detected the influence of gravitons on electrons. The effects are expected to be extremely small, making them difficult to measure with existing technology. Research in quantum gravity and advancements in experimental techniques may provide insights in the future.