Recent questions in Quantum Field Theory

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In the double slit experiment for single particles or single photons, how is the setup made to be sure that only one single particle is fired at a time? What are the walls of the slits made of?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by wingit

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What is the quantum theory of spontaneous movement? Can this be proven experimentally?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by jamieharrop16

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Why do some/many physicists (confidently) claim that "macroscopic" object (e.g. tennis ball) do not have emergent properties which "completely" forbid quantum tunnelling of the object? Is it "merely" a "no reason to think otherwise" type of argument?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by Win

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Is it possible to combine quantum mechanics and general relativity into one unified field theory?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by EmberOracle

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How did Young's two-slit interferometer lead to quantum mechanics being born out of classical physics?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by Weetabix

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In the double-slit experiment with molecules, how does the use of a series of gratings actually helps to minimize the effects of decoherence (instead of increasing the decoherence as it is intuitively suggested)?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by definitionastronomer

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Could there be neutral quarks, like neutrinos are neutral leptons? Could they show up as anomalies in the Strong force interactions, much like neutrinos show up as anomalies in the Weak force interactions?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by K89

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What are propagators in quantum field theory?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by Mike73

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Can there be force without having matter or quantum field?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by Missk

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What is the quantum origin of spacetime?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by Trier (2.4k points)

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What kinds of infinities do we get when we add gravitons to the standard model of particle physics?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by Rhys Hatherall

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How does a wavefunction actually turn into a particle?

asked Jan 15, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by MalcyB

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Why did Einstein object to quantum mechanics even though he was a major contributor to quantum theory?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by RadiantNova

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If sunlight is used in place of monochromatic light, the interference fringes obtained on the screen is coloured in Young's double slit experiment. Why?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by blazesquat

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Can you create any fundamental particle in the standard model using only photons (at different energies)?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by haystack

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Since the prevailing view is that particles are just excitations of some quantum field, does that mean Einstein was right in his search for a continuum theory, which seemed incompatible with particles?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by paz

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What is the amplitude of two sources on a young double slit experiment if the ratio of intensity of maxima and minima is infinite?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by rotdials (2.4k points)

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In a double slit experiment, a photon can interfere with itself. Can it also interfere with another photon? Can both types of interference occur at the same time?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by SeraphicAlchemy

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How do virtual particles arise from the fluctuations of quantum fields?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by QuantumFlare

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What is the SU (3) × SU (2) × U (1) group within the standard model in simple terms?

asked Jan 14, 2023 in Quantum Field Theory by votecurriculum

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