| PhotonThe <!g>boson
that is the fundamental unit of electromagnetic radiation. The name
given to a small bundle or quantum of electromagnetic energy. It is used when
describing the particle-like behavior of electromagnetic waves (including light
waves). Contributed by: Dr. <!g>James Miller and <!g>CTNS 
  
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