No, because the Higgs plays a very particular role in electroweak theory, one which the photon cannot play. Something causes a Higgs mechanism but we don't know if it's a Higgs boson or some kind of combination of QCD particles. The Higgs boson is the more elegant and straight forward possibility but Nature doesn't always play by that rule.I think from this perhaps we can say that , particle photon is the real Higgs-Boson ; which gives mass to an atom .
No, because the Higgs plays a very particular role in electroweak theory, one which the photon cannot play. Something causes a Higgs mechanism but we don't know if it's a Higgs boson or some kind of combination of QCD particles. The Higgs boson is the more elegant and straight forward possibility but Nature doesn't always play by that rule.
I know this is completely off topic, but has made this thread last so long and also get 783 comments on it?
Syne said:The measurement doesn't affect the uncertainty relation at all. The attempt to simultaneously measure two such related properties merely demonstrates the physical fact. The measurement has no affect one whether or not there is an uncertainty relation, as that relation is only uncertain under SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT.
Syne said:The uncertainty is not caused by the measurement, it is caused by the physical facts of how each property must be measured.
Syne, there seems to be, primarily two issues we have been disagreeing on, an interpretation of the uncertainty principle and whether "relativistic mass" is useful and/or accurate terminology...
I believe that the discussion involving the equivalence principle has been mostly one of philosophy and semantics. Taken together the following two quotes, from two separate posts, if interpreted as consistent with one another, are not in any significant way dissimilar to my understanding.
Syne said:The measurement doesn't affect the uncertainty relation at all. The attempt to simultaneously measure two such related properties merely demonstrates the physical fact. The measurement has no affect one whether or not there is an uncertainty relation, as that relation is only uncertain under SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT.Syne said:The uncertainty is not caused by the measurement, it is caused by the physical facts of how each property must be measured.
Sometimes a distraction from a conversation, that requires one to go back and re-read, is of benefit. If I am not once again misunderstanding you, you are not saying that a particle cannot have.., both position and momentum simultaneously, only that they cannot be measured simultaneously.
While there may be some debate, on the issue of wave-particle duality, and whether a particle exists as some hybrid or fluctuates between the two, I don't believe there is any question that a particle can have for example, both a position and momentum, though we cannot measure both — simultaneously — with any certainty. Measuring one changes the other, and thus leads to the uncertainty, or simultaneous certainty.
Historically, the uncertainty principle has been confused with a somewhat similar effect in physics, called the observer effect, which notes that measurements of certain systems cannot be made, without affecting the systems. Heisenberg himself offered such an observer effect at the quantum level (see below) as a physical "explanation" of quantum uncertainty. However, it has since become clear that quantum uncertainty is inherent in the properties of all wave-like systems, and that it arises in quantum mechanics simply due to the matter wave nature of all quantum objects. Thus, the uncertainty principle actually states a fundamental property of quantum systems, and is not a statement about the observational success of current technology. -http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncertainty_principle
On the issue of relativistic mass, most of what has been argued is from a perspective, involving the ease of "teaching" relativity and relies heavily on a historical perspective, influenced by a preferred mathematical description. What seems to lie at the heart of the debate is at least in part, a preference of definition, which gets bogged down by the almost inseparable concepts of mass and inertia, and the fact that inertia scales, as a function of gamma, with acceleration. Where gamma is the Lorentz factor, $$\frac{1}{sqrt{1-v^2c^2}}$$. So long as mass is defined, by a particle's.., or object's inertial resistance to any change in its state of motion, the discussion seems to lead logically to the concept of relativistic mass.
What seems to become lost, is that defining both mass and inertia in this way, is all about the geometry of perceived relationships. Nothing is said or settled as to the fundamental origin of either inertia or mass... And the archaic view that inertia is solely an intrinsic and fundamental character of matter and mass, dominates the discussion on both sides of the debate.
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Strangly enough it is the electron's, it is not just some measurement issue.
It is rather dangeours to your understanding to pick and choose which bedrocks of our understanding of physics you choose to believe!
From Wiki
In quantum mechanics, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle states a fundamental limit on the accuracy with which certain pairs of physical properties of a particle, such as position and momentum, can be simultaneously known. In layman's terms, the more precisely one property is measured, the less precisely the other can be controlled, determined, or known.
Sounds a lot like a measurement issue, to me.
It would be arrogant for "us" to assume that any limitation(s) we experience in understanding and/or measuring the world, let alone properties of subatomic particles, are the fault of the world or particle, rather than the product of "our" own limitation(s).
No refinement of measuring devices can overcome the uncertainty relation. Measurement issues reside in the measuring device, not the phenomenon measured. The precision cannot be improved because the limit is inherent to the phenomena, not the tools.
That's a philosophical opinion, not a scientifically valid fact.
Who are you talking to here? What does the Plank length have to do with ANYTHING I said? Are you just doing some leg work for a future straw man?
There's a consensus based solely on the actual physical consequences, with no room for philosophical doubts.
The measurement doesn't affect the uncertainty relation at all. The attempt to simultaneously measure two such related properties merely demonstrates the physical fact. The measurement has no affect one whether or not there is an uncertainty relation, as that relation is only uncertain under SIMULTANEOUS MEASUREMENT.
So it can't be confirmed unless it is disproven? Nonsense.
No, you simply don't understand the physical evidence, i.e. facts.
BTW:
I never said anything about the Plank constant. You and OnlyMe really need to keep track of who you're talking to.
The uncertainty is not caused by the measurement, it is caused by the physical facts of how each property must be measured.
You said that the uncertainty principle couldn't be confirmed unless it could be eliminated. That is just ridiculous on the face of it, as you cannot confirm a thing by doing away with it.
"Unmeasurable"? How is it "unmeasurable"? Are you saying that somehow otherwise reliable measuring devices magically become unable to give a reading? Or is it much more logical to say that they continue to operate normally, but only give a reading accounting for all measurements being made?
It's a well-known physical fact that "when we make any measurement, other aspects of a particle's character are changed". The only uncertainty in the measurement itself is in your understanding.
You completely misunderstand. Physical facts are not subject to interpretation, even if the model used to explain those observations is. The data is the observed physical facts. These are not malleable by a model.
You obviously don't understand how science is done.
Relativistic mass is only relativistic energy/c², and there is no controversy over the use of relativistic energy. As long as you actually understand it, the pedagogical issue is moot. Quite aside from all this only being a red herring meant to impugn a valid reference.
So now you wish to continue your red herring of relativistic mass (only as a logical fallacy in the attempt to discredit a reliable reference while not addressing the actual content of the reference relevant to our discussion). What does this have to do with the uncertainty principle? You know, other than you wanting to reduce actual science to "philosophy and semantics", which seem to be the most you can handle, if that much. And what does this have to do with those quotes of mine?
We have been disagreeing only on your inability to comprehend the science.
A particle is a localization; a wave is a motion. A particle cannot be a motion any more than a wave can be a highly localized object. A macroscopic particle can be in motion and a macroscopic wave can consist of localized objects, but this is not found to be true of the analogous quantum phenomena.
No doubt, you will continue to ignore any of the copious references which state the following:
You fallaciously tried to refute the HyperPhysics reference with your non sequitur relativistic mass, but you have yet to offer any argument directly against the above statement in any reference I have provided you. Seems all you have are uninformed troll tactics rather than any logical arguments.
And your beliefs are not substantial arguments.
No reason to continue humoring your red herring.
Oddly enough, the bulk of your post is pontificating this red herring, with no substantive argument relevant to our discussion. Just one big dodge.
The relativistic mass issue came up when I questioned the inclusion of a relativistic mass calculator in one of your links.
It does not seem that there is any purpose in the discussion at this point. Though I have attempted to post my, as you correctly identified it, opinion(s), on the subject several times, with links to off site references on the discussion, you seem bent on attempting to attack me rather than present any reasonable argument of your own.
In re-reading the discussion now twice, I am even uncertain that you have taken the time to read through the referenced links I provided. I have read through those you provided, and then responded not just with a quote and link but, an attempt at discussion.
It is true that there is almost always some philosophical aspect to the way I approach many of these issues. That is a luxury that time has allowed me. The chance to try and think through arguments I once took on faith, for myself.
If one could extract the genuine comment from the personal attacks, there might be room for discussion. Just so you don't waste a great deal of your time, I don't know you and the personalized content of your posts means less than nothing to me. So, present your position and address the post and/or my position. Try to enter into a genuine discussion.
There is little in the way of discussion in your posts, (included without quoted offsite references, below). Just posting a quote does not make a discussion.
Yes, I know. A complete red herring to avoid addressing the point. You can drop it already, as I see right through your nonsense.
In this case, I don't require anything but empirical fact. Your inability to comprehend the facts does not diminish their reasonableness nor effectiveness. I've told you what I think, with references to support my reasoning. You've yet to provide an ounce of counter-argument. Just distracting arm waving.
What links? Have you posted any that have to do with the uncertainty principle? If you're so concerned, perhaps you should repost them to refresh my memory.
I'm here to discuss actual physics. I'm unable to decipher what you are here to discuss, as you dodge actual physics in lieu of philosophical arm waving. Word count does not a valid argument make. Nor do the bevy of logical fallacies you use.
You're probably right though...you do seem to be a complete waste of time if I expect someone who wants to discuss physics.
Though measurement does not cause uncertainty, the fact that you cannot simultaneously carry out both measurements, ties measurement to the results.., empirical results.
The uncertainty principle also called the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, or Indeterminacy Principle, articulated (1927) by the German physicist Werner Heisenberg, that the position and the velocity of an object cannot both be measured exactly, at the same time, even in theory. The very concepts of exact position and exact velocity together, in fact, have no meaning in nature.
We can measure either but not both at the same time. That prevents any empirical evidence of any underlying uncertainty. It does not mean that there is no underlying uncertainty. It simply prevents the theoretical, from being supported by empirical observation.
That portion of your post in red below just demonstrates that there is something personal going on with you. There is no discussion going on, when so much of your posting seems directed at the poster rather than the subject(s).
Do you even read what you write? "... ties measurement to the results"? You mean the measuring isn't independent of the reading of the measurement? Nothing like stating the painfully obvious.
Syne said:Wrong. We can very easily measure both properties of an uncertainty relationship at the same time.
Take another look at the quote, with my original emphasis,
The uncertainty principle also called the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, or Indeterminacy Principle, articulated (1927) by the German physicist Werner Heisenberg, that the position and the velocity of an object cannot both be measured exactly, at the same time, even in theory. The very concepts of exact position and exact velocity together, in fact, have no meaning in nature.
I am not an expert on QM but I do read a bit. I don't remember any reference to an experiment where both position and momentum have been measured simutaneously. As far as discussion goes, that would be a good reference to include. Preferably one that references the source.., paper, experiment etc..
No. The HUP states categorically that it is not possible to simultaneously measure the position and momentum of a particle precisely. It has nothing to do with the accuracy of measurement (i.e. how well calibrated the measurement apparatus is).Syne said:It is only the accuracy of simultaneous measurements that is in question, not the ability to make simultaneous measurements.
No. The HUP states categorically that it is not possible to simultaneously measure the position and momentum of a particle precisely. It has nothing to do with the accuracy of measurement (i.e. how well calibrated the measurement apparatus is).
That is, the HUP says if you know the position to some arbitrary precision, you simultaneously can know nothing about the momentum of a particle. So it is about the ability to make measurements. It isn't possible even in principle to measure both simultaneously.
This is not a statement about the inaccuracy of measurement instruments, nor a reflection on the quality of experimental methods; it arises from the wave properties inherent in the quantum mechanical description of nature. Even with perfect instruments and technique, the uncertainty is inherent in the nature of things. -http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/uncer.html
Well, there's your problem. Precision and accuracy aren't synonymous.Syne said:Precisely and accurately are synonyms. That is just blatantly self-contradictory.
Even the most basic popularizations on the subject make it quite clear that simultaneous measurements are routinely done.
That might still be OK "precisely measure photons' position and obtain approximate information about their momentum" might not less than the Heisenberg Uncertainty Limit. You can have simultaneous measurements but the more precise one is the less precise will be the other but that only kicks in when the product of the two reach the limit. There is no problems refining experimental method right up to the limit.
Well that is how I understand it. For each part is the measurement taken simultaneously.