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Episode 2.18: Of Fields and Particles

The Scientific Odyssey

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Unraveling Quantum Forces through Photon Exchange

The chapter explores how quantum field theory elucidates forces, focusing on the exchange of photons between charged particles to reveal the mechanism behind interactions. It discusses the historical development of quantum electrodynamics and the challenges faced in understanding forces at a quantum level.

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