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Photon Emission and Absorption in Quantum Electrodynamics

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Photons are emitted when electrons in an atom transition from a higher energy level to a lower one, releasing energy as electromagnetic radiation.

Why this is interesting

Did you know that every photon is a quantum particle of light, and its emission or absorption is governed by precise rules at the atomic scale?