👉 Light particles, also known as photons, are fundamental quanta of electromagnetic radiation. These particles exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties, a concept central to quantum mechanics. Correspondingly, light particles are discrete packets of energy, each carrying an amount of energy proportional to the frequency of the light they represent, as described by Planck's equation (E = hν). Unlike classical waves, which can have any frequency and amplitude, light particles have a specific energy and momentum. This duality is encapsulated in Einstein's photoelectric effect theory, where light is seen as both a wave and a stream of particles. In essence, light particles are the building blocks of electromagnetic radiation, enabling phenomena such as reflection, refraction, and absorption, and they play a crucial role in our understanding of the physical world, from the behavior of atoms to the functioning of solar cells and optical fibers.
