Is it effected by the atom in some quantum way (ie in a way that can only be described using quantum theory) or is it like light passing though air and explicable using classical theory.
2007-04-16 00:38:51 · 3 answers · asked by anthonypaullloyd 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
It is know that when light passes near massive planets(star),it bends to the planet slightly.When a beam of light passes thru
an atom nothing happens,because of so small mass of it.
2007-04-16 00:49:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In quantum Theory there is nothing about Light. Light (light rays like alfa,beta,gamma) are not capable to make any difference.
If u want precise answer please check The experiment Named: Alfa Atoms Deflection(gold foil experiment) by: Rutherford
2007-04-16 01:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by weird_wonder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will probably get absorbed or scattered.
2007-04-16 01:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋