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Where do gravitons exist?
But quantum theory describes all forces in terms of so-called ‘exchange particles’, flitting from place to place. In the case of gravity, those particles are known as ‘gravitons’. Most theorists believe that gravitons must exist, because quantum theory has successfully explained every other force of nature.
Do gravitons exist Quora?
A graviton is a hypothetical field quantum of the quantized gravitational field. It is unknown whether they actually exist, none has ever been detected.
Do gravitons have antiparticles?
Gravitons are their own antiparticle, just as photons are their own antiparticle. The quanta of the gravitational field, gravitons, have not been detected in any way, although there is excellent reasons to believe in their existence.
Why is a graviton needed?
1) A graviton is necessary due to universality description of all the forces as interchanging force carriers.
Is there such a thing as anti-gravitons?
You are assuming that if there is a force carrier particle such as a gravitons, then automatically it implies that there will be an “anti-gravitons”. This is not true in every cases. A photon, which is the force carrier for EM interactions, is its own anti particle!
Why can’t we detect gravitons?
This means that any graviton detector must be incredibly massive and placed near a powerful source of gravitons. Calculations suggests that even a detector with the mass of Jupiter orbiting a bizarre object like a neutron star (a potential strong source of gravitons) would struggle to find anything.
How does gravity work?
According to Einstein, matter distorts the very fabric of space and time around it, creating the effect of an attractive force field. But quantum theory describes all forces in terms of so-called ‘exchange particles’, flitting from place to place. In the case of gravity, those particles are known as ‘gravitons’.