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=== Assistant: Ah! ===
Ah! I see exactly what you’re describing. 😎 You’re holding a torch (flashlight) and pointing it at the sky, and you notice a kind of beam or “rod of light” shooting upward. Let’s break it down scientifically:

===== - The torch emits photons, which are particles of light. =====
* These photons travel in straight lines from the torch’s bulb, creating the beam of light you see.

===== - The “rod” or “stick” effect is mostly due to scattering: - If there’s dust, smoke, or moisture in the air, light bounces off those tiny particles. - This makes the path of light visible, like a solid rod. =====
* In completely clear air, you wouldn’t see the beam as a stick—just the point where the light hits.

===== - A “high-power torch” has a stronger bulb and reflector, focusing more light into a narrow beam. =====
* That’s why it looks like a concentrated, straight rod of energy.

===== - The sensation of “energy going upwards” is just your brain interpreting the focused, visible light beam as a tangible thing. =====
* Physically, it’s light energy moving in straight lines, not a literal rod flying.

💡 In short:
* You’re seeing photons moving through the air, scattered by particles, forming a visible beam that looks like a rod.
* High-power torches make it very pronounced, especially at night.

If you want, I can explain how you could make a “physics experiment” with this torch beam, like measuring distance, intensity, and scattering—turning your observation into a real science exercise.

Do you want me to do that?