de Broglie Wavelength

\lambda = \frac{h}{p} = \frac{h}{mv}

All matter has wave-like properties. The wavelength is inversely proportional to momentum.

Variables

\lambda

de Broglie wavelength

Planck constant

J·s

Momentum

kg·m/s

Mass

Velocity

m/s

Proposed by de Broglie, combining wave and particle aspects of matter.

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