2007-08-18 12:33:29 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
This reminds me of Schrödinger's Cat experiment.
I am convinced there is light inside every box in world and you can store it indefinitely.
If you are a pessimist, then try it yourself. Get a shoe box and expose it to daylight. Then close the lid. Wait some time. If you believe the light inside died, you will have to open the box to see if there is still light inside, but then the box won't be shut anymore and you will have ruined the experiment.
2007-08-18 14:43:11 · answer #1 · answered by R_Crumb_Rocks 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 'box' composed of perfect mirrors as wall should capture light from a perfect source. Unfortunately for practical purposes light consists of photons traveling at the speed of light meaning that the light must reflect off of surfaces millions of times per second. Because photons can interact with the electrons orbiting atoms and molecules, many are lost on any surface that is not a perfect reflector (including the source apparatus). You can trap light in a box but can't keep it in the trap.
2007-08-18 20:40:34 · answer #2 · answered by Kes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, we can trap the light in the box but we want 100% reflector. no one could found 100% reflector
2014-10-25 00:57:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a short time, at least. It's called a holraum.
2007-08-18 19:42:42 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only in the refrigerator. Try it yourself! Some will leak out, but you will get most of it to stay.
TIC
2007-08-18 19:43:27 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no
2007-08-18 19:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by austinblnd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋