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Physics

Light Emission

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A single photon of visible light is emitted in about a nanosecond as an electron drops from a higher energy level to a lower one.

Why this is interesting

The Sun, a candle flame, and an LED all produce light, but what makes them glow? The answer lies in the invisible dance of electrons inside atoms.