Recent questions in Quantum Field Theory

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When we place detectors right at the double slits and then pass a beam of light, does it behave as a particle?

asked May 10, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Luke Dunning

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In modern physics, is the basic purpose of the hypothesis of the higher dimensional string theories to solve the conflicts between the general relativity in large scale and the quantum field theory in micro scale?

asked Apr 20, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Oakey Doke

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Why is the photon considered a quantum of energy?

asked Apr 20, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Need a bigger hammer

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Why is The Second Law of Thermodynamics a law if it actually doesn't exclude short time periods fluctuations (due to the statistical -probalistic nature of the thermodynamic processes)?

asked Apr 20, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by ukmgranger

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In the very beginning of quantum mechanics, was Schrodinger equation empirically derived or was "merely" stated as a fundamental, axiomatic mathematical construction?

asked Apr 20, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by me_owd_china

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According to quantum mechanics, is there a non-zero probability for a "macroscopic" object (such as a tennis ball) at ordinary room temperature suddenly to have all of its parts in coherence with each other?

asked Apr 20, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Jacqui ONeill

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What is the easiest way to explain the double slit experiment and the observer effect regarding waves turning into particles?

asked Apr 20, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by NovaOracle

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What are some hot topics in quantum field theory research?

asked Apr 20, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Kelly Burrows

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In the Stern-Gerlach experiment can it be excluded that the magnetic field doesn't influence the spin of the electrons? Is it certain that the magnetic field only indirectly measures the spin?

asked Apr 19, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Ric65

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What is the meaning/purpose of (special) unitary groups (SU) in physics explained in layman terms?

asked Apr 19, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Abe_SD

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How does the Higgs field slow particles down? What is the physical mechanism that affects some particles more than others?

asked Apr 19, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Dunroamin

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Why do quantum particles have intrinsic angular momentum (spin)?

asked Apr 19, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by hatethus (3.0k points)

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Given that decoherence suppresses interference effects and there are no completely isolated systems in the real world, does it mean that the subatomic particles in the real-world nature always behave classically (not as quantum objects)?

asked Apr 19, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by LuminousWhirl

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Can Quantum Theory be explained in laymen's terms?

asked Apr 19, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by dt88

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Why can't the double slit be explained by this? If you place a double slit on a billiard table with 100 balls studded with it and hit a white ball with all your might, the ball will bounce like a wave on the opposite side.

asked Apr 18, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by ken dodd

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Does the Uncertainty Principle imply that in the real-world nature an object does not have a perfectly defined position?

asked Apr 18, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Fowlet

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How do we know that particles are entangled if checking that they’re entangled collapses the wave function, making them no longer entangled?

asked Apr 18, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by Chippie painter

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How is it possible to detect an electron's passage through two slits?

asked Apr 18, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by HarDeBloodyHarHar

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What is the relationship between quantum fields and particles?

asked Apr 17, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by stevefr

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Can quantum mechanics completely describe "macroscopic" objects (such as a ball, a sand grain, etc.)?

asked Apr 17, 2022 in Quantum Field Theory by VCG Construction

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