When using the pohton theory of light how can you creat high intensity with both high and low energy photons?

Question

This is for geo. physical science so...I would love as much information that I can get would be greatly welcomed. Have a good day and thanks again so much.

Answer 1

With high-energy photons (such as x-rays or gamma rays), you need relatively few of them to provide a high light intensity.

With low-energy photons (such as radio or microwave), you need many, many photons to achieve a high light intensity.

Answer 2

Depends how you define 'intensity`.

If you mean photon density then it's just a matter of

having a lot of photons.

If you mean energy density, then you need fewer

high energy, (short wave), photons than you'd need

low energy, (long wave), photons for the same result.