👉 Hitting light particles, often referred to as photons or other electromagnetic radiation, involves the interaction of these high-energy particles with matter or other light particles. When a photon encounters a particle, it can transfer its energy, leading to various effects. For instance, if a photon hits an electron, it can eject the electron from an atom (photoelectric effect), excite an electron to a higher energy state, or cause the atom to emit another photon. In materials like semiconductors or metals, light particles can also induce changes in electrical conductivity or generate heat through processes like photothermal effects. The specific outcome depends on the energy of the photons and the properties of the material they interact with, making the study of light-particle interactions fundamental in fields such as optics, quantum mechanics, and photonics.
