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Physics

Photon Energy Levels

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A photon's energy is exactly the difference between two atomic energy levels—meaning every photon of red light carries the same tiny, precise amount of energy, impossible to split into smaller packets.

Why this is interesting

Why does a neon sign glow red while a sodium street lamp shines yellow? The answer lies in the specific energy levels that photons are allowed to have.