Quantum Theory and the Atom · Modern Physics

Wave Particle Duality of Matter

Exploring the de Broglie hypothesis and the experimental evidence for matter waves.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the diffraction of electrons support the idea that matter has wave like properties?
  2. 2What variables affect the wavelength of a moving object according to de Broglie?
  3. 3How would a scientist use electron microscopy to visualize structures smaller than the wavelength of visible light?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9SPU18
Year: Year 12
Subject: Physics
Unit: Quantum Theory and the Atom
Period: Modern Physics

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