👉 Turning light into its fundamental particles, photons, is a fascinating process rooted in quantum mechanics. When light interacts with matter or is emitted by excited atoms and molecules, it can break down into discrete packets of energy known as photons. These particles are characterized by their wavelength and frequency, which determine their color and energy. Photons are massless and travel at the speed of light in a vacuum, making them the quintessential carriers of electromagnetic radiation. This transformation from bulk light to individual photons is crucial in various phenomena, from the photoelectric effect to the behavior of lasers, where coherent light is generated by amplifying photons through stimulated emission.
