Properties of Waves and Particles

Definition

Properties of waves and particles refer to the characteristics exhibited by both waves (such as light) and particles (such as electrons). These properties include interference, diffraction, particle-wave duality, wavelength/frequency relationship, etc.

Related terms

Wave-particle Duality: The concept that objects such as photons or electrons exhibit both wave-like and particle-like behavior depending on how they are observed.

Interference:

The phenomenon where two or more waves overlap either constructively (creating a larger wave) or destructively (canceling each other out).

Diffraction:

The bending of waves around obstacles or through narrow openings, causing them to spread out and create patterns.