How Do Photons Behave When They Intersect?

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The discussion centers on the behavior of photons when they intersect, highlighting the dual nature of light as both a wave and a particle. It is established that photons do not collide in the traditional sense, despite being particles, due to their wave-like independence. The conversation references a similar thread for further exploration of this topic, emphasizing the complexity of photon interactions.

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Light can act like a wave or a particle ,depending on why?
when two photons intersect they must collide since they are particles
but rays independence tells they won't
 
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