Re: How many photons in one airy disc?



jayz wrote:

> > Chris L Peterson
> > Cloudbait Observatory
> > http://www.cloudbait.com
>
> Maybe it's this.
>
> The photons in one light ray has the same angle. They converge
> into a cone ending as airy disc. So an airy disc has all the photons
> in the parallel rays converging into it. Disagree? It has to do with
> angle. Now in a second ray of light, the photons path has another
> angle This is why the airy disc of two light ray can be beside
> each other.
>
> jayz

AsChris tried to tell you, "ray" is an imaginary geometrical construct to
help model (light and many other phenomina). You are trying to use "ray" as if
it had reality beyond its imaginary sense and efficacy beyond where it is
useful.

The concept of "ray" does not go very far in explaining the behavior of
light, especially at the quantum level. It would be like asking the concept of

"arrow" to explain your behavior viewing the dashboard dials in your car, as
you drive all day and go to the Post Office, Walmart, but not the Catholic
church on
Elm Street!

Every concept has a utility. "Ray" has a limited utility in this case.

Hope this helps -
qm



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