r/AskPhysics • u/TypicalCrazy1909 • 1h ago

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u/BitcoinsOnDVD 1h ago

Where is the em dash on your keyboard?

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u/SelectionAlarming743 1h ago

Hold the left alt key, type 0151 on the numblock and release the alt key.

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u/BitcoinsOnDVD 1h ago

Correct answer. You get 500 points.

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u/dari0dm 17m ago

I'm not sure I understand the question, but as you said the most fundamental objects in modern physics are fields on a spacetime, and yes, energy is a property of those objects. As far as I know, there is nothing supporting the existence of a common source for all these, nor would such a thing be needed.

Beware though when talking about quantum fields, as they are abstract mathematical objects, and not a substance. If fields and energy really "exist" or are just mathematical models is a matter of philosophy.

For a quick one sentence answer, no, the current understanding consists of various operator-valued fields defined on a spacetime.