Can Gamma Rays & Other Electromagnetive Waves have particle's characteristics?

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Light exhibits particle characteristics under certain conditions, primarily through photons, as demonstrated by the Compton effect. Both everyday light and high-energy electromagnetic waves like gamma rays and x-rays are forms of electromagnetic waves, composed of photons. The discussion highlights that while these waves differ in frequency, they share the fundamental property of being made up of particles. Additionally, the de Broglie hypothesis suggests that particles with mass can also exhibit wave properties. This interplay between wave and particle characteristics is a key aspect of quantum mechanics.
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It's known that light can have particles characteristic in a particular condition.
 
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They are all composed of particles called photons.
 
Compton effect is one of the most spectacular examples.
 
P. Brien said:
It's known that light can have particles characteristic in a particular condition.

Normal everyday light is simply composed of different frequencies of Electromagnetic Waves than gamma rays, x-rays, ETC are. All are EM waves and all are composed of Photons.
 
And particles with mass can have wave properties the de broglie hypothesis
 

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