A quantum of light or other electromagnetic radiation (6)

I believe the answer is:

photon

(Other definitions for photon that I've seen before include "Quantum particle of light" , "Quantum of electromagnetic radiation" , "A little light" , "Tiny bit of light" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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