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The evolution of thought led to a radical proposition: perhaps particles are merely illusions, and what we perceive as particles are actually disturbances in their respective quantum fields. Each type of elementary particle—whether an electron, quark, or photon—exists in its own field, with disturbances representing observable particles. These disturbances can take on various forms, depending on the fluctuations in their corresponding fields.
For instance, the electron field can have disturbances that represent actual electrons or positrons (the electron's antimatter counterpart). The true nature of these fields is continuous and exists everywhere, allowing for intricate interactions across space.