Does a photon lose energy when it interacts with a surface?

**Kazimiera** · 10-01-2019, 06:37 PM

A question for the science boffs.

Does a photon lose energy when it interacts with a surface?

Just wondering.

Ülev · 10-01-2019, 06:42 PM

wrong forum rather

**TheMaestro** · 10-01-2019, 06:42 PM

Do you use vodka in hospitals as a disinfection?

**~~pulstar~~** · 10-01-2019, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Kazimiera

A question for the science boffs.

Does a photon lose energy when it interacts with a surface?

Just wondering.

Depends on energy levels of surface atoms.

**Kazimiera** · 10-01-2019, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by TheMaestro

Do you use vodka in hospitals as a disinfection?

No. We use dishwashing liquid. We drink the vodka ourselves.

Originally Posted by pulstar

Depends on energy levels of surface atoms.

When you say "energy levels" is it the same as "energy state" and does that in any way relate to spin?

**~~pulstar~~** · 10-01-2019, 08:10 PM

Originally Posted by Kazimiera

When you say "energy levels" is it the same as "energy state" and does that in any way relate to spin?

I think this video will give you fair explanation:

**Kazimiera** · 10-01-2019, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by pulstar

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Thanks.

**~~Enr1989~~** · 10-01-2019, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Kazimiera

A question for the science boffs.

Does a photon lose energy when it interacts with a surface?

Just wondering.

Only if the surface is cover in filthy shit

**Westbrook** · 10-01-2019, 08:41 PM

Depends on the surface

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