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Two models were developed to explain what light is, the photon model, which depicts light as a particle, and the wave model. In the field of quantum mechanics it is now recognized that light is both a particle and a wave (sometimes called a wavicle).

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Why are both the photon model an the electromagnetic wave model accepted today as a single theory?

Although the particle and wave models of the photon are mutually exclusive a particle model is necessary for the explanation of some experimental results (e.g., the photoelectric effect) whereas for other experiments a wave picture is used. Use of Bohr's Complementarity Principle leads us to consider the question of "What is light, really?" to be meaningless because there is no procedure by which that question can be answered. However, those two models can be reconciled if the wave is a PROBABILITY wave and not the Maxwell sinusoidal wave. Another possibility for reconciliation arises if one considers the photon as a wave packet, as Einstein did very early in his career. A useful model of the photon as a particle has been put forward by G. Hunter and associates in which the photon is considered as an ellipsoidal soliton. For more details of Hunter's model do a GOOGLE search for Geoffrey Hunter, Emeritus Professor of Physics at York University, in Canada. Luis A. Veguilla-Berdecia, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry University of Puerto Rico San Juan PR 00931


What is the particle model of light?

The particle model of light entails that light consists of tiny packages of energy called photons. Because light is an electromagnetic wave the model is a part of the general model for electromagnetism. This model is called Quantum Electrodynamics, or QED in short.


What is the cmmi level of photon infotech?

As of my last update, Photon Infotech is reported to be at CMMI Level 5, which is the highest level of maturity in the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework. This signifies that Photon Infotech has well-defined and effective processes in place for managing projects and delivering high-quality products and services.


Why the rest mass of photon is zero?

The rest mass of a photon is considered to be zero because photons are massless particles. They travel at the speed of light in a vacuum and do not possess rest mass. This is a fundamental property of photons in the Standard Model of particle physics.


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.

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Why are both the photon model an the electromagnetic wave model accepted today as a single theory?

Although the particle and wave models of the photon are mutually exclusive a particle model is necessary for the explanation of some experimental results (e.g., the photoelectric effect) whereas for other experiments a wave picture is used. Use of Bohr's Complementarity Principle leads us to consider the question of "What is light, really?" to be meaningless because there is no procedure by which that question can be answered. However, those two models can be reconciled if the wave is a PROBABILITY wave and not the Maxwell sinusoidal wave. Another possibility for reconciliation arises if one considers the photon as a wave packet, as Einstein did very early in his career. A useful model of the photon as a particle has been put forward by G. Hunter and associates in which the photon is considered as an ellipsoidal soliton. For more details of Hunter's model do a GOOGLE search for Geoffrey Hunter, Emeritus Professor of Physics at York University, in Canada. Luis A. Veguilla-Berdecia, Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry University of Puerto Rico San Juan PR 00931


What is the particle model of light?

The particle model of light entails that light consists of tiny packages of energy called photons. Because light is an electromagnetic wave the model is a part of the general model for electromagnetism. This model is called Quantum Electrodynamics, or QED in short.


What is the cmmi level of photon infotech?

As of my last update, Photon Infotech is reported to be at CMMI Level 5, which is the highest level of maturity in the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) framework. This signifies that Photon Infotech has well-defined and effective processes in place for managing projects and delivering high-quality products and services.


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

A packet of light energy is called a photon.


Why the rest mass of photon is zero?

The rest mass of a photon is considered to be zero because photons are massless particles. They travel at the speed of light in a vacuum and do not possess rest mass. This is a fundamental property of photons in the Standard Model of particle physics.


What is the opposite of a photon?

The opposite of a photon is an antiphoton.


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 do you calculate photon flux given v?

Photon flux can be calculated using the formula: photon flux = v * E, where v is the frequency of the photons and E is the energy of each photon. By multiplying the frequency of the photons by the energy of each photon, you can determine the photon flux.


What is the difference between tata photon whiz and tata photon plus?

tata photon plus is ratan tata and Javed Siddiqui is houner of PHoton whiz..............


What is a quantum of electromagnetic energy called?

. . . photon.


Does a photon have electrons?

No. A photon is a particle of light. It is massless.