Planck’s Quantum Theory
Planck’s quantum theory, proposed by the German physicist Max Planck in 1900, is a fundamental concept in quantum physics. It introduces the idea that energy is quantized, meaning that it is emitted or absorbed in discrete units, or “quanta,” rather than in a continuous manner.
This theory was initially developed to explain the observed spectrum of black-body radiation, which is the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a heated object.
Key equation associated with Planck’s quantum theory is the relationship between the energy (E) of a photon and its frequency (ν), given by the equation:
E = hν
where,
- E is Energy of Photon
- h is Planck’s Constant
- ν is Frequency of Electromagnetic Wave
This equation implies that the energy of a photon is directly proportional to its frequency, with Planck’s constant being the proportionality constant.
Dual Nature of Matter
Dual Nature of Matter states that a matter exhibits both Particle Nature and Wave Nature. It means that when a matter is at rest it behaves like a particle and when it is moving it behaves like wave. Different Experiments have been performed to prove this by the science community.
In this article, we will look into this theory and understand the dual nature of matter. We will also learn the experiments that proved the dual nature of matter.
Table of Content
- What is Dual Nature of Matter
- Particle Nature of Light
- Compton Scattering
- Davisson and Germer Experiement
- Wave Nature of Matters
- De-Broglie Hypothesis
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