Let us learn the De Broglie hypothesis and matter wave.

De Broglie hypothesis and matter waves :

• De Broglie hypothesis state that the matter consist of both, particle nature and wave nature.

• De Broglie wavelength (λ) is given as λ=h/p => λ=h/mv,
  where,
  'h' represents Plancks constant,
  'p' represents particle,
  'm' represents mass of the particle,
  'v' represents velocity of the particle.

• From the above equation relation, it can be said that the wavelength of the matter is inversely proportional to the magnitude of the particles and linear momentum.

• The De Broglie hypothesis is applicable to both Microscopic and Macroscopic particles.

• The De Broglie is one of the equation that is used to define the wave properties of matter.

• Electromagnetic radiation exhibit dual nature of both particle and wave.