“A virtual particle is not a particle at all. It refers precisely to a disturbance in a field that is not a particle.” https://profmattstrassler.com/articles-a

“A virtual particle is not a particle at all. It refers precisely to a disturbance in a field that is not a particle.” https://profmattstrassler.com/articles-and-posts/particle-physics-basics/virtual-particles-what-are-they/ https://profmattstrassler.com/articles-and-posts/particle-ph...