Understand the dual nature of light – both a wave and a particle. Our Nature of Light Calculator helps you compute photon energy, frequency, or wavelength based on a single input. Discover the relationship between these fundamental properties, perfect for students, researchers, and anyone curious about the physics of light.
Formula:
Use one of the following fundamental equations:
- Energy: E = hf (Photon Energy = Planck's constant × frequency)
- Speed of Light: c = λf (Speed of Light = wavelength × frequency)
- Energy (alternative): E = hc/λ (Photon Energy = Planck's constant × speed of light / wavelength)
Where:
- E: Photon Energy (Joules, J)
- h: Planck's constant (6.626 x 10-34 J·s)
- f: Frequency (Hertz, Hz)
- c: Speed of light (2.998 x 108 m/s)
- λ: Wavelength (meters, m)