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Physics

Tunneling Probability in Photons

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Photons can 'tunnel' through barriers that would block classical particles, defying intuitive expectations of physics.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered why light can pass through certain materials even when it shouldn't? It’s not magic—it's quantum tunneling.