Re: Do ocean waves have mass?

Thanks George,

Now I have a better understanding for the standard physics involved,
but I am troubled by two things.

1. Photons are supposed to have no mass, no size, and cannot be
conceptualized. I am tempted to consider some form of "absorber
theory" that denies the existence of photons and instead says the
absorbers (i.e., atoms) can only absorb and emit discrete quantities of
energy from the EM field, which is not quantized. I think Feynman, for
one, worked on this type of theory. If you know of any empirical
reasons for doubting the absorber theory approach, I would welcome your
input. Otherwise I am just going to think about the possibilities for
a couple of years.

2. The term "energy" comes up a lot in physics. I suspect that our
current understanding of this mysterious "energy" (at least in the
context of EM phenomena) is completely heuristic, and that a more
classical, physical underlying explanation is possible. I do not
expect anyone else to agree with me on this, and feel fortunate that
the Inquisition has been disbanded.

Thanks again for your help. I suggest any further discussion be
handled by email.

Rob

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