👉 Acute light particles, often referred to as photons, are the fundamental units of light that exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties. These particles are massless and travel at the speed of light in a vacuum, approximately 299,792 kilometers per second. Photons are the quanta of electromagnetic radiation, meaning they carry discrete amounts of energy proportional to their frequency, as described by Planck's equation (E = hν). In essence, when light interacts with matter, it can be absorbed, emitted, or scattered by these particles, which are crucial in phenomena ranging from the photoelectric effect to the operation of solar panels. Unlike matter particles like electrons, photons do not have mass but possess energy and momentum, making them essential for understanding quantum mechanics and the behavior of light in various contexts, from optics to astrophysics.
