A Methodology for Obtaining the Effective Rest Mass of a Photon – A Focus on Radio Wave

O.E. Ikuemuya¹

Section:Research Paper, Product Type: Journal-Paper
Vol.12 , Issue.6 , pp.36-39, Dec-2024

Online published on Dec 31, 2024

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Abstract :
In recent times, there have been debates among modern scientists on whether photon has a mass or is mass less. This debate has lingered on for a while. This paper establishes that a photon has a discreet mass which is much smaller than that of an electron but is still significant. This paper also presents a methodology on how to mathematically compute the effective rest mass of the photon with a focus on Radio Wave signals. This work also reveals that photon mass is primarily dependent on it frequency which is the reason photon mass is varying. More so the investigation shows why Radio Wave signals which consist of photons as their electromagnetic field carriers are reflected by electrons and ions in the D, E and F layers of the Ionosphere during Radio wave transmission which enhances the aerial reach of radio Wave signal when propagated in the atmosphere.

Key-Words / Index Term :
Photons, mass of photon, Reflection in Ionosphere, D, E & F Layers, Radio Wave

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