As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, the trees begin their most beautiful transformation. But what's really happening when green leaves turn shades of red, orange, and gold? In this episode of Quantum and Beyond, I explore how trees draw energy from the soil, how chlorophyll works its magic, and how Planck's equation (E = hf) reveals the hidden physics of fall. From energy to color, this is the quantum story of autumn—and why it makes me love this season even more.
Topics covered:
How trees get nutrients from the soil
Why leaves are green
Why leaves change color in the fall How quantum physics (E = hf) connects to it all
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