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de Broglie hypothesis is [tex] \lambda = h/p [/tex]
how about if p tend to zero...
is it wavelength tend to infinite?
how about if p tend to zero...
is it wavelength tend to infinite?
Newton1 said:de Broglie hypothesis is [tex] \lambda = h/p [/tex]
how about if p tend to zero...
is it wavelength tend to infinite?
vanesch said:Yes, you get a constant field.
cheers,
patrick.
Ghetalion said:The would be blurs of probability.
The De Broglie hypothesis states that all particles, including matter, have wave-like properties and can exhibit wave-particle duality. This means that particles have both wave-like and particle-like characteristics.
The De Broglie wavelength (λ) is inversely proportional to the momentum (p) of a particle, according to the equation λ = h/p, where h is Planck's constant. This means that as the momentum of a particle decreases (p → 0), the wavelength increases (λ → ∞).
The De Broglie hypothesis is important because it helps explain the wave-particle duality observed in quantum mechanics. It also provides a way to calculate the wavelength of particles, which is crucial in understanding their behavior and interactions.
No, the De Broglie wavelength cannot actually become infinite. The equation λ = h/p is only valid for particles with mass, and as the momentum approaches zero, the wavelength approaches infinity. However, in reality, the momentum of a particle cannot be exactly zero.
The De Broglie hypothesis has greatly influenced our understanding of the universe, particularly in the field of quantum mechanics. It has helped us understand the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic level, and has led to the development of many important theories and principles, such as the Heisenberg uncertainty principle and Schrödinger's wave equation.