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In this episode, we tackle the intriguing question: Can a photon of light bounce off another photon? At first glance, this might seem impossible since photons are massless particles, and in classical physics, we typically associate "bouncing" with interactions between objects that have mass. However, quantum mechanics tells a different story. We’ll explore how photons interact with one another, including the concept of photon-photon scattering, which, although extremely rare and difficult to observe, does occur under the right conditions. By the end of this episode, you’ll understand the quantum physics behind photon interactions and why photons can, under certain circumstances, "bounce" off each other.