What is a photon's structure composed of?

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In summary, the conversation discussed the composition of a photon and its relationship to electromagnetic fields and thermodynamics. It was clarified that electromagnetic fields are not based on thermodynamics and Boltzmann’s entropy is not the basis of EM. The structure of a photon was described as a stable disturbance in the electromagnetic field. The validity of a statement about photons being an electromagnetic field was questioned and it was suggested that the source may have been incorrect or misunderstood. A specific reference was requested for further clarification.
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I read that a photon is an electromagnetic field but how could that be since electromagnetic fields are based on electronic and thermodynamics.
 
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lighthouse1234 said:
electromagnetic fields are based on electronic and thermodynamics.
Electromagnetic fields are not based on thermodynamics. I am not sure what would lead you to believe that they are
 
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Boltzmann's entropy
 
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Boltzmann's entropy
Boltzmann’s entropy is not the basis of EM
 
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lighthouse1234 said:
What is a photon's structure composed of?
It is made of the purest, finest aether you can think of. :smile:

No, seriously, photons can be thought of as stable "excitations/disturbances" in the electromagnetic field.
 
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lighthouse1234 said:
I read that a photon is an electromagnetic field but how could that be ...
Perhaps whoever wrote what you read was wrong; or, you misunderstood what you read; or, you never read it in the first place. How can anyone on here say which of those, if any, is true?
 
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lighthouse1234 said:
I read
Where? Please give a specific reference.
 
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