Difference between Quanta and Photon (1 Viewer)

[Rhinoz8142]

Whats the difference between the Quanta and Photon...please refer to small packets of energy..

 

[Parvee]

A quantum is the minimum amount of any physical entity involved in an interaction.
A photon is a single quantum of light, and is referred to as a "light quantum".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum

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[someth1ng]

A quantum is the minimum amount of any physical entity involved in an interaction.
A photon is a single quantum of light, and is referred to as a "light quantum".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum

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This.

Quanta is simply a packet of anything - photons are just a quantum of light.