
Listener Questions 55: Time and waves!
Daniel and Kelly’s Extraordinary Universe
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Exploring Quasi-Particles in Plasma
The chapter delves into the concept of quasi-particles, particularly focusing on the quasi-particle known as a plasmon. It discusses the nature of plasmons as oscillations in plasmas that can be described using particle mathematics and the distinction between fundamental field oscillations and quasi-particles. The conversation highlights the dynamics of plasma, explaining how electrons and protons interact to create oscillations like plasmons.
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