How does light interact, and travel through Solid matter as

In summary, the conversation discusses how light interacts and travels through solid matter, specifically focusing on the changes in electron energy levels as atoms come together to form molecules and solid matter. The speaker also mentions the concept of band theory of solids for understanding the behavior of light in this scenario.
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How does light interact, and travel through Solid matter as matter gets thicker, in width.?In the absorbion, and emission process of light, hitting electrons, I do not really understand that much, about electron energy levels, and how they change when a lot of atoms become molecules, and them those molecules become solid matter.
I think eV levels for electrons change when single atoms become molecules, and matter.
I need ro get a idea of how eV changes in electrons, as atoms come together in groups in molecules, and solid matter.
so if you have a single atom, then add more atoms in a line up to a micron in width, then add more atoms up to a millimeter.
How is light going to behave as more and more atoms are added in a line, then becoming a molecules, and then solid matter, and hpw do the electrons eV levels change as more atoms are added.
Thank you for your help, anything helps even a few words.
 
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memoryerasure1 said:
I need ro get a idea of how eV changes in electrons, as atoms come together in groups in molecules, and solid matter. so if you have a single atom, then add more atoms in a line up to a micron in width, then add more atoms up to a millimeter.
For what happens to the energy levels as you add more atoms, look up "band theory of solids".

How is light going to behave as more and more atoms are added in a line...
...depends on the atoms. The description will depend on the model you want to use.
 

FAQ: How does light interact, and travel through Solid matter as

1. How does light travel through solid matter?

Light travels through solid matter through a process called absorption and re-emission. When light enters a solid, it is absorbed by the atoms and then re-emitted in a random direction. This process continues until the light either passes through the solid or is completely absorbed.

2. What happens to light when it interacts with solid matter?

When light interacts with solid matter, it can be reflected, absorbed, or transmitted. The type of interaction depends on the properties of the solid, such as its density and transparency, and the wavelength of the light.

3. How does the structure of a solid affect the way light travels through it?

The structure of a solid, including its density and composition, can affect how light travels through it. For example, denser solids will absorb and scatter light more, while transparent solids will allow light to pass through with minimal interaction.

4. Can light travel through all types of solid matter?

No, light cannot travel through all types of solid matter. Some solids, such as metals, are highly reflective and do not allow light to pass through. Others, like opaque materials, absorb most of the light that enters them.

5. How does the color of a solid affect the way it interacts with light?

The color of a solid is determined by the wavelengths of light that it reflects. The wavelengths of light that are not reflected are either absorbed or transmitted through the solid, affecting the way it interacts with light. For example, a red object appears red because it reflects red light and absorbs other wavelengths.

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