Are matter waves electromagnetic?

[pivoxa15]

Matter waves such as an electron have energy, frequency, wavelength. But are they part of the electromagnetic spectrum? I assume not since they are electrons, protons etc, not photons. Only photons belong in the electromagnetic spectrum?

So if not than what are they part of?

Thanks

 

[ZapperZ]

Matter waves such as an electron have energy, frequency, wavelength. But are they part of the electromagnetic spectrum? I assume not since they are electrons, protons etc, not photons. Only photons belong in the electromagnetic spectrum?

So if not than what are they part of?

Thanks

Keep in mind that just because something has the property of having "energy, frequency, and wavelength", doesn't mean that it has to be an electromagnetic wave. These are more of the properties of what we classically call a "wave" in general, not just electromagnetic wave. You would never confuse a sound wave or a water wave as being electromagnetic in nature.

Zz.

 

[astrokreng]

for your question. Matter waves, also known as de Broglie waves, are not considered to be part of the electromagnetic spectrum. This is because they are not composed of photons, which are the fundamental particles that make up electromagnetic waves. Matter waves are instead associated with particles such as electrons, protons, and atoms, which have both wave-like and particle-like properties.

While matter waves do have energy, frequency, and wavelength, they are not considered to be electromagnetic waves because they do not propagate through space like electromagnetic waves do. Instead, matter waves are confined to the space around the particle they are associated with.

Matter waves are part of a broader concept known as wave-particle duality, which describes the dual nature of particles as both waves and particles. This concept was first proposed by Louis de Broglie in the 1920s and has been supported by numerous experiments since then.

In summary, matter waves are not electromagnetic waves, but they are still a fundamental aspect of the behavior of particles in the quantum world. They are not part of any specific spectrum, but rather they are a unique phenomenon that helps us understand the nature of particles and their behavior.