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Is photon only the part of visible light?

Can a quantum of any type of energy be termed as photon?

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Particle-like behavior is not restricted to the visible-light portion of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum, however. Radio waves, infrared rays, visible light, ultraviolet rays, X rays, and gamma rays all consist of photons, each of which contains a particular amount of energy that depends on the wavelength.
Yes it can be ,but usually it is used in terms of light .

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