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Anithadhruvbud
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I can't understand how de broglie proves that an electron can have wavelength and momentum just like a photon,
Anithadhruvbud said:how de broglie proves
The dual behaviour of matter refers to the concept that matter, at the atomic and subatomic level, exhibits both particle-like and wave-like properties.
The two main phenomena that demonstrate the dual behaviour of matter are diffraction, which shows the wave-like properties of matter, and the photoelectric effect, which shows the particle-like properties.
The concept of dual behaviour of matter developed through the work of multiple scientists, including Thomas Young, who proposed the idea of light being a wave, and Albert Einstein, who showed that light can also behave as particles.
The understanding of the dual behaviour of matter is crucial in many areas of physics, including quantum mechanics and understanding the structure of atoms and subatomic particles.
No, the dual behaviour of matter is only observable at the atomic and subatomic level and is not noticeable in everyday life.