Photon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfəʊtɒn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Photon is a noun meaning (particle physics) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.
Meaning
(particle physics) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.
Example Sentences
The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.
Word Forms
- photons
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include light, errant, proto-photon, superphoton, monophoton, super-photon.
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