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An infrared photon hit will probably not change the direction of light. Light itself is made out of photons and typically does not travel in straight lines, except when used in lasers.

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After the first photon of lights are produced which process is responsible for amplification of light?

The process responsible for amplification of light after the first photon is produced is called stimulated emission. This process involves the emission of a second photon that has the same wavelength, phase, and direction as the original photon. This leads to a cascade effect where more photons are produced, resulting in amplification of light.


The light bearing packet of energy emitted by an electron is called a?

A packet of light energy is called a photon.


What is the difference between a photon of yellow light and a photon of violet light?

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What is the correct term of a light particle?

Photon


Which of the following can be determined from the frequency of a light wave?

If you know the frequency of a light wave, you can tell the wavelength, thecolor it'll appear to your eye, and the energy in each photon of the light.The energy of the wave ~APEX


Is a photon light a form of electromagnetic radiation?

Yes, a photon of light is a form of electromagnetic radiation.


Which is more energetic a red photon or a blue photon?

The energy of a photon is inversely propotional to its wavelength. The wavelength of a blue photon is less than that of a red photon. That makes the blue photon more energetic. Or how about this? The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency. The frequency of a blue photon is greater than that of a red photon. That makes the blue photon more energetic. The wavelength of a photon is inversely proportional to its frequency. The the longer the wavelength, the lower the frequency. The shorter the wavelength, the higher the frequency.


How does a photon of yellow light and a photon of violet light compare in energy?

A photon of violet light has higher energy than a photon of yellow light. This is because violet light has a higher frequency and shorter wavelength compared to yellow light. The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency, according to the equation E=hf, where E is energy, h is Planck's constant, and f is frequency.


Does a photon move at the speed of light?

Yes, a photon moves at the speed of light, because photons have no mass.


How long does it take for energy to get from the core to the surface of the sun?

A photon of light takes about a million years to escape from the Sun. This is because, as the photon makes a random move, it will hit another photon, and move off in another direction. Because of the density, and the amount of other photons, it can take this amount of time to reach the surface of the Sun. Once free of the Sun, the photon is unaffected and can "stream" out at the speed of light to wherever it wants to go.


What is stimulated emission in laser optics?

Stimulated emission is a process in laser optics where an incoming photon interacts with an excited electron in an atom or molecule, causing it to drop to a lower energy state and release a second photon. This emitted photon has the same energy, phase, and direction as the incoming photon, leading to a coherent and amplified beam of light. This principle is fundamental to the operation of lasers, allowing for the generation of intense and focused light beams.