De broglie wavelength is postulate?

In summary, we have discussed how the Planck-Einstein relations can be used to relate the particle nature and wave nature of massless particles. However, when it comes to matter waves with non-zero rest mass, the same relativistic equations cannot be used. According to Griener, this is a postulate and by using other forms, we can avoid the complex Schrodinger wave function. It was initially only applied to photons, but later extended to material particles. The derivation of this equation also explains how the De Broglie wavelength can be altered.
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einstein_vishnu
we have seen that for massless (rest) patricle.we can relate the particle nature with the wave nature by einstein's relation.
what about the matter waves?
we cann't use the same relativistic equation for the momentum energy relation to generalise that to matter waves too,because rest mass is not zero.Griener mentions that it is postulate,if we try other form then we can get rid off complex schrodinger wave function.
waiting for reply
 
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The Planck-Einstein relations

[tex]E=h\nu=\hbar \omega[/tex]

[tex]\vec p=\hbar \vec k[/tex]
initially held for photons alone.
It was later postulated to hold for material particles as well.

I hope that's an anwer to your question.
 
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why should we take the same equations for particle with nonzero rest mass.that derivation includes the relativistic relation between energy, momentum and rest mass.this gives the answer for my valid question of altering debroglie wavelength.
thanks for the reply.
 

Related to De broglie wavelength is postulate?

What is the de Broglie wavelength postulate?

The de Broglie wavelength postulate is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics that states that all particles, including matter, have a wave-like nature.

Who proposed the de Broglie wavelength postulate?

The de Broglie wavelength postulate was proposed by French physicist Louis de Broglie in 1924.

What is the significance of the de Broglie wavelength postulate?

The de Broglie wavelength postulate helped to explain the wave-particle duality of matter and energy, which states that particles can exhibit both particle-like and wave-like behaviors.

How is the de Broglie wavelength postulate related to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle?

The de Broglie wavelength postulate is related to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle as it helps to determine the uncertainty in the position and momentum of a particle. The shorter the de Broglie wavelength, the more accurately the position of the particle can be determined, but the less accurately the momentum can be known, and vice versa.

What experiments have confirmed the de Broglie wavelength postulate?

Several experiments have confirmed the de Broglie wavelength postulate, including the Davisson-Germer experiment, which showed the diffraction of electrons, and the Thomson experiment, which demonstrated the diffraction of protons. Additionally, the double-slit experiment has been used to demonstrate the wave-like behavior of particles.

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