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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> Are photons “dangerous”
Yes*.
> are they cutting through things
No, they heat things until they explosively boil off.
* Depends on total light intensity and photon energy. X-rays are not great for you. Being 30cm in front of a stadium floodlight is not great for you (and your clothes unless you are wearing fireproof duds). Feel free to bask in the light of your kitchen lightbulb.
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