Light is fundamentally made of particles called photons.
Photons are described as bundles of the electromagnetic field. Each photon carries a specific amount of energy.
Understanding Photons
Based on scientific understanding, specifically as noted in research from April 19, 2016, light's particle nature is evident in various ways:
- Bundles of Energy: Photons are not continuous waves but discrete packets or bundles of energy associated with the electromagnetic field.
- Measurable Units: With sufficiently sensitive experiments, it is possible to literally count individual photons.
- Single-Particle Studies: Measurements can even be performed on a single photon, demonstrating its existence as a distinct entity.
- Manipulating Light: Researchers have achieved remarkable feats, such as temporarily freezing light, further illustrating its unique properties and the discrete nature of its components.
In summary, while light also exhibits wave-like properties (wave-particle duality), the particle aspect identifies it as being composed of these energetic bundles known as photons.
