photon
noun
UK/ˈfəʊ.tɒn/
US/ˈfoʊ.tɑːn/
Definitions of photon noun
- Countable(可數名詞)physics(物理)
a fundamental particle of light; a quantum of electromagnetic radiation.
光子
When light hits a solar panel, photons are absorbed, generating an electrical current.
當光線照射到太陽能板時，光子被吸收，產生電流。
Scientists are exploring how to use photons to transmit data, which is much faster than electrons.
科學家正在探索如何使用光子傳輸數據，這比電子快得多。
Telescopes capture photons from distant galaxies, helping us understand the universe.
望遠鏡捕捉來自遙遠星系的光子，幫助我們了解宇宙。