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photon

/ˈfəʊ.tɒn/

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noun

C1formalcommonscientific/ˈfəʊ.tɒn/

A quantum of electromagnetic radiation, an elementary particle that is its own antiparticle.

  • 🇷🇺Квант электромагнитного излучения, элементарная частица, являющаяся собственной античастицей.
  1. Quantum of light C1 formal scientific

    A fundamental particle representing a quantum of electromagnetic radiation, including light, which exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties.

    • A photon is the smallest discrete amount of light.
    • In the double-slit experiment, a single photon can interfere with itself.
    • Photons are massless and always travel at the speed of light.

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