Windows to the Universe

Because of their dual nature as particles and waves, photons are often depicted as squiggly lines.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Because of their dual nature as particles and waves, photons are often shown as squiggly lines.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Sometimes scientists use squiggly lines like these for photons in pictures.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

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Because of their dual nature as particles and waves, photons are often depicted as squiggly lines. Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Because of their dual nature as particles and waves, photons are often shown as squiggly lines. Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Sometimes scientists use squiggly lines like these for photons in pictures. Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Because of their dual nature as particles and waves, photons are often depicted as squiggly lines.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Because of their dual nature as particles and waves, photons are often shown as squiggly lines.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.

Sometimes scientists use squiggly lines like these for photons in pictures.
Windows to the Universe original artwork by Randy Russell.