Quantum Mechanics
Photons are elementary particles that serve as the quantum of electromagnetic radiation, including visible light. They are massless and carry energy proportional to their frequency, allowing them to interact with charged particles and be involved in various processes like absorption and emission. Photons play a critical role in the understanding of quantum mechanics, particularly in distinguishing between different particle types and in applications such as quantum information processing.
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