On the Nature of Quantum Waves

Leslie Ellam

Abstract


Technology majors when introduced to quantum concepts, invariably encounter difficulties in the understanding of matter waves. Further, de Broglie waves are usually considered to be different from the waves inherent in Schrodinger's equation. The purpose of this paper is to clarify the nature of quantum waves and to pursue the implications of wave-particle duality.

Keywords


History of science; Scientific discovery

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15362/ijbs.v1i0.8

Copyright (c) 1980 Leslie Ellam