In modern physics, what is the significance of de Broglie’s hypothesis?
In modern physics, what is the significance of de Broglie’s hypothesis?
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According to de Broglie's hypothesis, all matter exhibits wave-like behavior. It laid the foundation for quantum mechanics by introducing the concept of matter waves. The dual nature of particles (both wave and particle) is essential in designing technologies like electron microscopes and helps explain phenomena like electron diffraction.
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