How is a photon related to a quantum?

Answer 1

When a quantum leap occurs, a single photon is emitted.

A "quantum leap" is generally used in the context of "business-speak" or "politico-speak" where the speaker is implying that some event, or process, or decision represents a large change of great significance.

Answer 2

A photon is a quantized unit of light and is considered a fundamental particle in quantum mechanics. Photons exhibit both particle-like and wave-like properties, exhibiting the principles of quantum physics. In quantum theory, photons are described as excitations of the electromagnetic field.

Answer 3

A photon is a particle of light. It's a quantity of light but they don't have mass, and therefore they're not considered to be matter. On the other hand electrons do have mass, and are considered matter.

There are many relationships between photons and electrons, but the most well known is the photoelectric effect. That is, photons can influence the energy of electrons when they hit them. If they hit them hard enough (ionization energy) photons can make electrons leave the orbitals of the atom.

Answer 4

A quantum- is a small quantity- usually used to signify the smallest amount of something physical that can exist on its own A photon is a type of quantum- a quantum of electromagnetic energy to be specific- A photon particle has zero mass, no electric charge, and an infinite/long lifetime. they both have a "t' in them.

Answer 5

Here it is in oversimplified terms: A quantum is a unit in which waves are absorbed or emitted A photon is a quantum of electromagnetic energy- or the basic unit of light.

Answer 6

The photon energy hf, is related to the Quantum Constant h.

Answer 7

Any, a photon is a quantum.