👉 Light particles, often referred to as photons, are fundamental entities that exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties, a concept central to quantum mechanics. These particles of light travel through space as discrete packets of energy, each carrying a specific amount of energy proportional to its frequency, as described by Planck's equation (E = hν). In a broader context, when we talk about "light particles," we typically refer to photons, which are the quanta of electromagnetic radiation. Photons can be visualized as tiny, invisible spheres of energy that interact with matter, causing phenomena such as reflection, refraction, and absorption. They are crucial in various natural processes, from the photoelectric effect, where light ejects electrons from materials, to the broader spectrum of light used in communication, medicine, and energy production. This particle perspective helps explain how light can behave in ways that classical physics alone cannot, such as instantaneously affecting objects across distances or exhibiting particle-like interactions with matter.
