The quantum of convective heat?

Hi:

There are 3 types of heat -- radiant, conductive, and convective.

The quantum of radiant heat [which is basically EM radiation] is the photon.

The quantum of conductive heat is the phonon.

What is the quantum of convective heat?

Thanks,

Radium

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