Wave-Particle Duality Flashcards
1
Q
What is the equation for the De Broglie wavelength
A
L=h/mv
(L is Lambda)
2
Q
How did scientists prove that electrons could diffract?
A
They fired electrons into a crystal structure which acted as a diffraction grating
This produced areas of electrons and no electrons on the screen behind it
3
Q
What was the shape of the electron diffraction on the screen?
A
Circular
4
Q
Equation for electron wavelength
A
L=h/root(2meV)
L is Lambda
5
Q
What is wave particle duality?
A
It means that waves sometimes behave like particles and particles sometimes behave like waves
6
Q
What is wave particle duality?
A
It means that waves sometimes behave like particles and particles sometimes behave like waves
