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Is it possible for an atom of element X to absorb two photons and then emit one photon Can you explain the process behind this phenomenon?

Yes, it is possible for an atom of element X to absorb two photons and then emit one photon through a process called two-photon absorption followed by single-photon emission. When an atom absorbs two photons simultaneously, it can reach an excited state with higher energy. This excited state can then decay back to a lower energy state by emitting a single photon. This phenomenon is known as two-photon absorption followed by single-photon emission and is a rare but possible occurrence in certain atomic systems.


Could an atom emit one photon of blue light after absorbing only one photon of red light?

No, it could not. A blue photon carries more energy than a red photon, since the blue photon's frequency is higher. That means one red photon wouldn't deliver enough energy to the atom to give it the energy to emit a blue photon.


What happens when electron jump from atom to atom?

When an electron jumps from one atom to another, it creates an electrical current. This movement of electrons is what we commonly refer to as electricity. The direction of the movement of these electrons determines the flow of the current.


What is the scientific principle involved in a laser?

A laser operates based on the principle of stimulated emission of radiation. Stimulated emission occurs when a photon interacts with an excited atom, causing the atom to emit another photon that is identical in wavelength, phase, and direction to the first. This process leads to the coherent and intense light output characteristic of lasers.


Principle of Spontaneous emission and stimulated emission?

Spontaneous emission is the process where an atom or molecule transitions from a higher energy state to a lower energy state, emitting a photon in the process without any external stimulation. Stimulated emission occurs when an incoming photon triggers an atom or molecule already in an excited state to emit a second photon that has the same wavelength, phase, and direction as the incoming photon, resulting in the amplification of light.

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Is it possible for an atom to absorb or emit 1 ½ photons?

No, because there is no such thing as half a photon.


Is it possible for an atom of element X to absorb two photons and then emit one photon Can you explain the process behind this phenomenon?

Yes, it is possible for an atom of element X to absorb two photons and then emit one photon through a process called two-photon absorption followed by single-photon emission. When an atom absorbs two photons simultaneously, it can reach an excited state with higher energy. This excited state can then decay back to a lower energy state by emitting a single photon. This phenomenon is known as two-photon absorption followed by single-photon emission and is a rare but possible occurrence in certain atomic systems.


Could an atom emit one photon of blue light after absorbing only one photon of red light?

No, it could not. A blue photon carries more energy than a red photon, since the blue photon's frequency is higher. That means one red photon wouldn't deliver enough energy to the atom to give it the energy to emit a blue photon.


Do atoms in an incandescent gas absorb or emit light?

When they exit their exited state. When an atom is bombarded by photons, it will often times absorb the photon. A photon is a unit of energy, so this energy is added to the atom, "extiting" it. However, atoms may only remain in ths excited state for a short period of time, and will eventually release the photon, reemiting it as light, and then the atom will return to its normal state.


What is a possible result of an atom that absorbs sufficient energy?

The atom may emit a photon.


If a certain fluorescing dye was2 emit a photon with an energy of 4.1x10-19J would this a suitable candidate for a light stick would this photon then be the same as the photon of a hydrogen atom?

no


What happens when electron jump from atom to atom?

When an electron jumps from one atom to another, it creates an electrical current. This movement of electrons is what we commonly refer to as electricity. The direction of the movement of these electrons determines the flow of the current.


According to Bohr's theory an excited atom would?

radiate energy


What happens when a photon with energy 3 x 10 to the -19 power strikes an atom and is absorbed by the atom?

the atom is obvorbed with a structre of strikes which can power a energy photon by 31 x10 but can obloute to -19. the sequal atom is a number of strikes added to a molecue. answer: high mark.


What has to happen before you can move to a new energy level in the electron cloud?

An electron must absorb or release a specific amount of energy, typically in the form of a photon, to move to a new energy level in the electron cloud. This process is known as electron excitation or de-excitation.


Close is opposite of open so what is opposite of emit?

The opposite of emit is absorb. Emit means to release or give off, while absorb means to take in or soak up.


What is the scientific principle involved in a laser?

A laser operates based on the principle of stimulated emission of radiation. Stimulated emission occurs when a photon interacts with an excited atom, causing the atom to emit another photon that is identical in wavelength, phase, and direction to the first. This process leads to the coherent and intense light output characteristic of lasers.