Definition:Photon
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Definition
The photon is the quantum of electromagnetic radiation.
Also see
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Linguistic Note
The word photon derives from the Greek word for light.
Sources
- 1966: Isaac Asimov: Understanding Physics ... (previous) ... (next): $\text {II}$: Light, Magnetism, and Electricity: Chapter $8$: Quanta: Photons