excitation

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They also carry oscillating energy from their initial excitation, which influences nearby electrons at adjustable frequencies.

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In quantum systems made up of many interacting particles, continuous excitation is normally assumed to cause steady energy absorption.

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Inside the light cages, incoming light pulses are efficiently converted into collective excitations of the surrounding atoms.

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"Every solid has its own set of frequencies: electronic transitions, lattice vibrations, magnetic excitations. Every material resonates in its own way," explains Bossini.

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For example, the chlorophyll pigment in D1 has an excitation state at a lower energy than its D2 counterpart, suggesting that the D1 pigment has a better chance of attracting and transferring electrons.

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