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Haibara Ai
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I know that 'When electrons get excited, they release photons to "un-excite".'
So how can a atom 'produce' photons?
So how can a atom 'produce' photons?
No, atoms do not create photons. Photons are fundamental particles that are emitted or absorbed by atoms during a change in energy state.
Photons interact with atoms through the electromagnetic force. When a photon collides with an atom, it can be absorbed, reflected, or scattered depending on the energy of the photon and the energy levels of the atom.
Yes, atoms can emit photons without any external influence through a process called spontaneous emission. This occurs when an excited atom spontaneously returns to a lower energy state and emits a photon.
Yes, photons can be created from sources other than atoms. For example, they can be created through particle interactions, such as in a particle accelerator, or through nuclear reactions.
Atoms create light by emitting photons. When an atom absorbs energy, it can become excited and move to a higher energy state. As the atom returns to its ground state, it releases the excess energy in the form of a photon, which is a packet of light.