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The photon is the quantum of the electromagnetic four-potential, and therefore the massless bosonic particle associated with the electromagnetic force, commonly also called the "particle of light". Use this tag for questions about the quantum-mechanical understanding of light and/or electromagnetic interactions.

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Radio waves and frequency of photon

Is 89MHZ station emitting photons of 89MHZ frequency? (I mean $\nu$ in $E=h\nu$). …
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Why can't photons have a mass?

Why can't photons have a mass? Could you explain this to me in a short and mathematical way? …
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Why can't massless particle exceed speed of light?

Why massless particle can't exceed speed of light?
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