A photon is a bundle of electromagnetic energy. It is the basic unit that makes up all light. The photon is sometimes referred to as a "quantum" of electromagnetic energy. They have zero mass. They have no electric charge. They are stable. They carry energy and momentum which are dependent on the frequency. They can have interactions with other particles such as electrons. They can be destroyed or created by many natural processes. When in empty space, they travel at the speed of light.

Green light of mercury has a wavelength of 5 .5 × 10 − 7 m in air. What is its frequency in MHz and period in s ?

Given wavelength of light λ = 5 . 5 × 10 - 7 m Assume velocity of light in air c = 3 × 10 8 m / s As the velocity is given by c = ν . λ where ν =frequency Putting the values in the formula, we have 3 × 10 8 = 5 . 5 × 10 - 7 × ν or ν = 3 . 0 × 10 8 5 . 5 × 10 - 7 = 5 . 45 × 10 14 Hz As time period = 1 frequenc y = 1 5 . 45 × 10 14 = 1 . 83 × 10 - 15 or 1 . 83 × 10 - 9 μs .

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