Matter as Particles or Waves (VCE SSCE Physics): Flashcards

Louis de Broglie

$\lambda = \frac{h}{p}$ or $\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$

Light exhibits both wave and particle properties

$p = \frac{h}{\lambda}$

$h = 6.63 \times 10^{-34}$ J$\cdot$s

Spreading of waves through narrow openings or around objects

$\frac{\lambda}{w} \geq 0.01$

1927

Atomic or subatomic scale

Inverse - higher momentum gives shorter wavelength