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The discussion centers on understanding the behavior of photons in relation to reflection, refraction, and scattering, specifically from a quantum perspective rather than a wave theory approach. Participants explore the complexities of these phenomena as they relate to quantum theory.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for an explanation of reflection, refraction, and scattering of light from the perspective of photons, emphasizing a desire to avoid wave theory.
  • Another participant suggests that the answers to these questions are complicated and cannot be easily summarized.
  • Mentor ZapperZ is mentioned as having written relevant posts that could provide insight into the topic.
  • A reference to Feynman's book "QED: The Strange Theory of Light and Matter" is provided as a resource for further exploration of the subject.

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The discussion does not present a consensus, as participants are exploring complex concepts without reaching definitive conclusions. Multiple viewpoints and resources are shared, indicating an ongoing inquiry rather than settled agreement.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the complexity of explaining light phenomena through the lens of quantum theory, suggesting that there may be limitations in understanding or articulating these concepts without reliance on wave theory.

balu ram
The photons get absorbed according to quantum theory by an electron for Instance in an atom form this phenomenon can anyone explain me reflection ,refraction and scattering of light in photon point of view and not by wavetheory
 
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balu ram said:
The photons get absorbed according to quantum theory by an electron for Instance in an atom form this phenomenon can anyone explain me reflection ,refraction and scattering of light in photon point of view and not by wavetheory

Welcome to PhysicsForums, balu ram!

These are some good questions. The answers are a bit complicated, not necessarily the kind of things that can be summarized to a few words. Member & mentor ZapperZ has written some good posts related to this, here is one worth reading:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/do-photons-move-slower-in-a-solid-medium.511177/

Also:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/what-is-diffraction.763093/

I think there are a few more relevant ones in the FAQ section, but I cannot find them at this time. Here is the full set:
https://www.physicsforums.com/forums/resources-and-faqs.160/?pf_reply_count=30&pf_view_count=2000&pf_first_post_likes=2&pf_featured=1
 
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