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What are matter waves ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Matter Waves:** Matter waves, also known as de Broglie waves, are a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics that describe the wave-like behavior of particles. According to Louis de Broglie, every moving particle or object has an associated wave. 2. **Wave-Particle Duality:** Matter waves illustrate the principle of wave-particle duality, which states that all matter exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties. This means that particles such as electrons can behave like waves under certain conditions. ...
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  • G.P Thomson experimentally confirmed the existence of matter waves by the phenomena

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    diffraction
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    polarization
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