2006-10-18 13:26:57 · 4 answers · asked by jimcmillan 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
maybe i need to clarify, this question is not about sunburn.
2006-10-18 13:36:07 · update #1
For the most part, photons tend not to interact very much. Theoretically, two gamma rays of sufficient energy can scatter off each other via virtual electron-positron pair production-annihilation. It's probably never been observed, though. At higher energy, they could inelastically scatter and create a real electron-positron pair. The reverse process is more common because electron-positron pairs (unlike photons) interact strongly.
2006-10-18 16:22:56 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
You've heard that light sometimes acts like a particle? When it does, photons can "collide".
Think of it this way: If you could run fast enough, you could run into a soap bubble so fast that it would hurt you.
2006-10-18 14:16:42 · answer #2 · answered by Luis 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes its called light blisters
2006-10-18 13:27:48 · answer #3 · answered by Cliff B 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is called light blisters
2006-10-18 13:28:16 · answer #4 · answered by Daniel G 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋