No, slowing down an infrared photon would not cause it to automatically transform into an ultraviolet or gamma ray photon. The energy of a photon is determined by its frequency or wavelength, and different types of photons (infrared, ultraviolet, gamma ray, etc.) have distinct energy levels associated with them.
Infrared, ultraviolet, and gamma rays are all part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which encompasses a wide range of wavelengths or frequencies. Infrared light has longer wavelengths and lower energy compared to ultraviolet light, while gamma rays have extremely short wavelengths and high energy.
Slowing down a photon refers to reducing its speed, but it doesn't change the fundamental nature or energy level of the photon. The energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency (or inversely proportional to its wavelength) according to the equation E = hf, where E represents energy, h is Planck's constant, and f represents frequency. Therefore, to change the energy level of a photon, you would need to alter its frequency or wavelength.
However, it's important to note that slowing down individual photons to such an extent that they significantly change their energy levels is not a common phenomenon in everyday circumstances. The energy levels and properties of photons are typically determined by the processes and interactions that produce them, such as the emission or absorption of light by atoms or other particles.