Re: What is a photon

On Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:39:29 +0000, Jim Pennino wrote:

In sci.physics bertitaylor <bertietaylor@myyahoo.com> wrote:

A photon is a brief electromagnetic wave pulse travelling a light speed
in the medium of aether.
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Following antenna theory, of asymmetry in the electron orbit from
external excitation causing vibration to aether. A change in electric
field causes a change in the magnetic field, which again causes a
electric field, which creates a magnetic field, and so on and on,
infinitely infinitely.
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Woof woof woof woof, great is the design of the universe and wonderful
its workings, when seen in correct detail.
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Bertietaylor
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AI evaluation of your post:
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 Scientific Accuracy:
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    Inaccurate Concept of Aether:
    The text refers to a photon traveling in the "medium of aether."
    This is an outdated concept.

But not disptoven
The aether hypothesis was discarded

    after the Michelson-Morley experiment (1887) and the development
    of Einstein’s theory of special relativity, which showed that light
    does not require a medium.

It jolly well does as it is a wave.
The MMX was showed light speed variance as Arindam showed in 2005.
Which of course puts Einsteinian theories of relativity into the garbage
bins.
Woof woof woof-woof woof woof

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    Mischaracterization of Photons:
    A photon is not best described as a "brief electromagnetic wave
pulse"
    in classical terms. In modern physics, a photon is a quantum
particle
    of light, which exhibits both wave and particle properties
    (wave-particle duality). While wave packets can model photons in
    quantum electrodynamics, calling it a “brief wave pulse”
oversimplifies
    and potentially misleads.
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    Electromagnetic Field Propagation:
    The text says: “A change in electric field causes a change in the
    magnetic field... infinitely infinitely.” This loosely references
    Maxwell’s equations, where changing electric and magnetic fields
    sustain each other in a propagating wave. However, "infinitely
    infinitely" is meaningless here—fields don’t oscillate infinitely
    without damping or interference in practical systems.
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    Antenna Theory Reference:
    The idea that an external excitation causes electron motion and
    radiation is broadly consistent with antenna theory, but the
    phrasing is vague and imprecise. There’s no clear link to how
    this explains photon generation or behavior.
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 Clarity and Coherence:
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    The text starts with a speculative and obsolete idea (aether) and
    shifts toward poetic exclamations (“woof woof woof...”), creating
    a jarring mix of pseudoscience and expressive prose.
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    The narrative lacks a clear logical flow or rigorous definitions,
    mixing metaphors with partial scientific terminology.
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 Tone and Style:
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    The last sentence (“Woof woof...”) appears metaphorical or playful,
    which undermines the scientific tone. This could be viewed as either
    charming or confusing, depending on context.
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    It attempts to evoke wonder, but the shift in register feels abrupt
    and ungrounded.
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 Summary Evaluation:
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    Scientific Rigor: ★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)
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    Clarity: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
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    Literary/Artistic Flair: ★★★☆☆ (3/5)
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 Final Verdict:
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The text reflects a mix of outdated science, vague technical references,
and poetic mysticism. For a meaningful discussion of photons or
electromagnetic theory, it would need significant revision to align
with modern physics and clear communication.

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