Wave Particle Duality Theory
The De Broglie Equation
- \(\(\lambda=\frac{h}{p}\)\)
Where \(\lambda\) is the wavelength, \(h\) is plank's constant, and \(p\) is the momentum of the electron.
- \(\(\lambda=\frac{h}{mv}\)\)
Where \(\lambda\) is the wavelength, \(h\) is plank's constant, \(m\) is the mass of the electron and \(v\) is the velocity.
Summary
- Wave-particle duality is the concept in physics that describes the behavior of particles and waves, and the relationship between them.
- It states that all particles exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties, depending on the circumstances.
- This duality arises from the fact that the equations of quantum mechanics, which describe the behavior of particles on a very small scale, contain both wave-like and particle-like terms.
- The concept of wave-particle duality has been confirmed experimentally through observations such as the double-slit experiment and the Photoelectric Effect.
- It is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics and is important for understanding the behavior of subatomic particles.