photon

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈfəʊtɒn/

Noun

(physics) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

Japanese Meaning

光子：光やその他の電磁エネルギーの量子。物理学において、静止質量がゼロであり、電荷を持たず、実質的に無限の寿命を持つ離散的な粒子として扱われ、ゲージボソンに分類される。

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A single photon can interfere with itself in a double-slit experiment, demonstrating the wave-particle duality of light.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

単一の光子は二重スリット実験で自分自身と干渉し、光の波動粒子二重性を示します。

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(physics) The quantum of light and other electromagnetic energy, regarded as a discrete particle having zero rest mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime. It is a gauge boson.

The single-imaging optic of the mammalian eye offers some distinct visual advantages. Such lenses can take in photons from a wide range of angles, increasing light sensitivity. They also have high spatial resolution, resolving incoming images in minute detail.

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photons

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