5 Questions
What is a photon?
An elementary particle that is a quantum of the electromagnetic field
What is the speed of light in vacuum?
299,792,458 m/s
Who originated the modern photon concept?
Albert Einstein
To which class of particles does a photon belong?
Boson particles
What does a photon exhibit according to quantum mechanics?
Wave-particle duality
Study Notes
Photon Basics
- A photon is a massless particle that represents a quantum of light or electromagnetic radiation.
- The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately 299,792,458 meters per second (m/s) or 186,282 miles per second (mi/s).
Origin and Classification
- The modern photon concept was originated by Albert Einstein.
- A photon belongs to the class of particles called bosons, which are a type of subatomic particle that carries forces.
Quantum Mechanics
- According to quantum mechanics, a photon exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties, known as wave-particle duality.
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