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If a gas is bombarded with light will the atoms absorb the light and emit photons of an equal energy level?
radaballer said:If a gas is bombarded with light will the atoms absorb the light and emit photons of an equal energy level?
mathman said:It is more complicated and depends on the constituents of the gas. Typically when a photon is absorbed an atom or molecule will go to a higher energy state. What happens next depends on the material and the photon wavelength.
radaballer said:Is there any particular way to determine the constituency of gas as it relates to the release of photons
The purpose of this experiment is to observe and understand the behavior of atoms when they are exposed to light. In particular, we will be studying how atoms absorb and emit photons, which are the fundamental units of light.
The gas used in the experiment will determine the specific wavelengths of light that the atoms will absorb and emit. Each type of gas has distinct energy levels that correspond to specific wavelengths of light, so using different gases will produce different results.
Absorption occurs when an atom absorbs a photon of light, causing an electron to jump to a higher energy level. This absorption is specific to the energy level of the photon, and the atom will only absorb photons with matching energy levels. Emission, on the other hand, happens when an electron in an excited state drops down to a lower energy level, releasing a photon of light in the process.
We can measure the absorption and emission of photons by using a spectrometer. This device separates light into its different wavelengths, allowing us to observe which wavelengths are being absorbed and emitted by the atoms. By analyzing the data from the spectrometer, we can determine the energy levels of the atoms and the wavelengths of light they are interacting with.
Understanding this process is crucial in many areas of science and technology. For example, it is essential in the development of new materials, as well as in fields such as astronomy and chemistry. It also has practical applications in areas such as solar energy, lasers, and medical imaging.