Concept information
Preferred term
matter wave
Definition
- Matter waves are a central part of the theory of quantum mechanics, being an example of wave–particle duality. All matter exhibits wave-like behavior. For example, a beam of electrons can be diffracted just like a beam of light or a water wave. In most cases, however, the wavelength is too small to have a practical impact on day-to-day activities. (Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matter_wave)
Broader concept
Narrower concepts
Entry terms
- de Broglie hypothesis
In other languages
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French
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hypothèse de de Broglie
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/MDL-X5NL929L-G
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