Eli5: Are photons “dangerous”, as in are they cutting through things, based on the fact that some lasers can damage solid materials?

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Eli5: Are photons “dangerous”, as in are they cutting through things, based on the fact that some lasers can damage solid materials?

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Answer 1

Too much or the wrong type of anything is dangerous.

Countless photons are flying around constantly. Visible light are photons. Sunlight, X-rays, microwaves, radio waves, are all photons as well. 

Photons are dangerous when used like a laser to cut things the same way pressurized water or air can be dangerous.

Sunlight can be healthy, but too much and you’ll have problems. Same thing with water.