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Physics

Fermi's Golden Rule

Quick fact

Fermi's Golden Rule provides a direct way to calculate the rate at which a quantum system transitions from one state to another due to an external influence, such as electromagnetic radiation or collisions.

Why this is interesting

Have you ever wondered how atoms absorb or emit light? It turns out that this process is governed by a simple yet powerful rule known as Fermi's Golden Rule.