Recent questions in Quantum Field Theory

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Between string theory, loop quantum gravity, and quantum holonomy, which one would you rather study?

asked May 13, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by SolarisSeeker

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How are we here if quantum theory states that nothing exists until it is viewed or measured? Who viewed/measured us into existence?

asked May 13, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Hudsons Joinery

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How do we reconcile the seemingly contradictory properties of quantum fields with our everyday experience?

asked May 13, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Steven2011

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What are the prerequisites to studying topological quantum field theories?

asked May 13, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Steptoeste

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How do we reconcile what we observe about particles with quantum field theory?

asked May 13, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Iron_Mike

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Does quantum theory give a probability that an electron-positron pair will be briefly in, say, a litre of flat vacuum?

asked May 12, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by MJH

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Could quantum field theory be used to explain observed phenomena that classical physics cannot, such as dark matter or inflation?

asked May 12, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by peter8356

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In quantum physics, what is renormalization?

asked May 11, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Jay459

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What do scientists mean by "measure" and "observe"? In the Double Slit experiment for example, we are told that mere observation or watching of the experiment alters the outcome.

asked May 11, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by VeeD

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Is the Euler’s formula hinting at the particle wave duality in quantum physics, whereby the ‘e’ term represents the particle and the ‘cos/sin’ terms represents the wave?

asked May 11, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by OhMyGodItsMe

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Quantum Gravity - Spacetime has an amplitude to be a certain shape; it has another amplitude to be another shape; add these up linearly, and you get a third shape. Is there any problem so far? Do curved spacetimes form a vector space?

asked May 11, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by plumb.bob

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Has the double slit experiment been done with anything other than an electron?

asked May 11, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by NovaEnigma (2.3k points)

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In the double-slit experiment, do the accelerated objects hit the screen at the spot which is just behind the material between the two slits?

asked May 11, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by SteveZ

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Can you explain the two-slit experiment without using words like "wave" and "particle"?

asked May 11, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by r2d2

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What is the most fundamental level at which quantum field theory operates?

asked May 10, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by John Darwin

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In quantum mechanics, is there non-zero probability for conservation of information and conservation of energy/momentum to be violated all at once? If NO, then WHY?

asked May 10, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by aloofsulphur

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If probabilities are derived from statistical distributions comprising all observations, then why (in quantum mechanics) is ascribed non-zero probability to events which have never ever been observed?

asked May 10, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Bonnielad22

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In the real-word nature, are there "macroscopic" objects which are completely/perfectly neutral (in terms of electrical charge)?

asked May 10, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Baron88

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In the strictest sense, can matter be created or destroyed, and if so, how?

asked May 10, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by NebulaFlare

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What is the bright fringe phenomenon in Young's Experiment (double slit interference)?

asked May 10, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by havent got a clue

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