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Physics

Photon Emission

Quick fact

A single excited electron can emit a photon with energy precisely matching the difference between two atomic energy levels.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered how light bulbs glow or why stars shine? It all starts with a single atom releasing energy in the form of a tiny packet of light called a photon.