possiblities are :
a. Most atoms contain multiple electrons, which can simultaneously execute different energy transitions.
b. Different atoms within the same light-absorbing material are doing different things at the same time.
c. Most atoms contain multiple neutrons and protons, which can each absorb a different photon at the same time.
d. An electron can execute multiple transitions at once, thanks to quantum mechanics.
2006-09-27
05:26:23
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