A quantum wave model on the origin of particles
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Abstract
A most challenging question in physics is: What is the origin of matter? Furthermore, how can matter sometimes behave like wave? Here, we introduce a new theory to answer these questions, which is called the "quantum wave model". We proposed that the vacuum is a dielectric medium according to Maxwell's theory, and quantum particles are quantized excitation waves of the vacuum medium. It can be shown that the existing quantum wave equations, including the Klein-Gordon equation, the Dirac equation, and the Schrödinger equation, can be derived directly based on the mechanism of vacuum excitation. This model not only provides a physical basis for explaining the phenomenon of wave-particle duality, but it also provides a simple way to explain many fundamental questions in physics, including: (1) Why can particles be created or annihilated in the vacuum? (2) What is the meaning of mass? And why does mass increase with speed? (3) What is the physical meaning of anti-mass? (4) Why can no particle travel faster than the speed of light? (5) Where does the charge of a particle come from? (6) Why are particles limited to Fermions or Bosons?
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Publication: Chang, D. C. 2021. Review on the physical basis of wave-particle duality: Conceptual connection between quantum mechanics and the Maxwell theory. Modern Physics Letters B, 35 (13): 2130004<br>Chang, D. C., 2024. On the Wave Nature of Matter: A New Approach to Reconciling Quantum Mechanics and Relativity , Springer/Nature, Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-031-48776-7<br>
Presenters
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Donald C. Chang
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Authors
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Donald C. Chang
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)