Reference: Essays on Substance
The Particle of Particle Physics
According to AI:
In particle physics, a particle is defined as the smallest possible vibration of a quantum field. It is a fundamental unit of matter and energy that cannot be broken down further. Particles in this context are not physical objects in the classical sense, but rather mathematical constructs used to describe quantum phenomena.
Specifically, particles in particle physics exhibit the following characteristics:
- They are point-like objects with no internal structure.
- They possess specific properties such as mass, charge, and spin.
- They can behave both as particles and waves, a phenomenon known as wave-particle duality.
- They are described by wave-functions in quantum mechanics.
- They interact with each other through fundamental forces, as explained by the Standard Model of particle physics.
Examples of particles in this field include quarks, leptons (such as electrons), and bosons (such as photons). These fundamental particles form the building blocks of all matter and are the subject of study in high-energy physics.
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According to Substance Theory:
The Substance Theory is trying to bring reality to the mathematical model of Particle Physics.
- There are no point particles. Particles have dimensions.
- Not all particles have the same shape, volume and other physical characteristics.
- The size of a particle is determined by its wavelength.
- The substantiality of a particle is determined by its mass or consistency.
- A particle is as longer-lasting as its mass or consistency.
- A particle has a homogenous structure. It can said to be solid, liquid or gaseous in nature depending on its mass or consistency.
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