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Virtual Photons as Quanta of Electromagnetic Interaction, Quantum Indeterminacy, and Uncertainty Relations

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Based on the results of quantum field theory and quantum electrodynamics on virtual photons as quanta of electromagnetic interaction, we discuss the interpretation of quantum indeterminacy, uncertainty relations, and physics, which determine the probabilistic statistical character of quantum phenomena. We discuss the fundamental reasons for the appearance of the Planck constant in the uncertainty relations. The results of this work may be of interest not only for the quantum field theory and elementary particle physics but for other areas of physics as well.

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    Vladimir N. Murzin & Ljudmila Yu. Shchurova

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Murzin, V.N., Shchurova, L.Y. Virtual Photons as Quanta of Electromagnetic Interaction, Quantum Indeterminacy, and Uncertainty Relations. J Russ Laser Res 41, 597–607 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10946-020-09914-5

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