The Photon

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Scientific Paper
Title The Photon
Author(s) Robert L Carroll
Keywords photons, wave equation
Published 1996
Journal Electric Spacecraft Journal
Number 19
Pages 14-15

Abstract

This article is written to show that the photon is a wave motion limited to one wavelength in the longitudinal direction and a transverse circumference of one wavelength. This gives it the form of a cylinder with no indication of any spread with distance of travel. Thus it has the characteristics of both wave and particle. The ?either-or? controversy of wave or particle is avoided in this way. There is no indication that a medium is required for its propagation.