Can we use a photon to use it as a changing field in an electric generator?

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In an electric generator we use a changing magnetic field to create electricity. But what if we use a photon's oscillation of EM waves to generate electricity in a metal wire as we do in an electric generator? Also if instead of a photon we use a changing EM field instead of a M wave what would happen? Would it still generate electricity?

Please read about the relationship between an electromagnetic wave and photon first. What do you mean by "a photon's oscillation of EM waves" when an EM wave only is there when there are very many photons? — ACuriousMind, Oct 24 '15 at 14:06

score 3 · Answer 1 · answered Oct 24 '15 at 15:45

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Electromagnetic waves can definitely excite currents in conductive materials; objects which use this behavior are called antennas.

answered Oct 24 '15 at 15:45

Daniel Griscom

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Can we use a photon to use it as a changing field in an electric generator?

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