Can we use a photon to use it as a changing field in an electric generator?

Question

In an electric generator we use a changing magnetic field to create electricity. But what if we use a photon's oscillation of EM waves to generate electricity in a metal wire as we do in an electric generator? Also if instead of a photon we use a changing EM field instead of a M wave what would happen? Would it still generate electricity?

Answer 1

Electromagnetic waves can definitely excite currents in conductive materials; objects which use this behavior are called antennas.