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I need to know how did debroglie come to this hypothesis, derivation. And his original paper on matter waves. And some highly good reference on this topic.
The De Broglie hypothesis, also known as the De Broglie-Bohm theory, proposes that all particles, including matter particles such as electrons, have an associated wave-like property. This means that particles have both particle-like and wave-like behaviors, and their motion can be described by a wavefunction.
The De Broglie hypothesis was derived by Louis de Broglie in 1924 based on his observation that there are certain similarities between the behavior of particles and waves. He proposed that if light, which was already known to have both particle and wave properties, could be described by a wave equation, then particles should also have a wave equation that describes their behavior.
The De Broglie wavelength, denoted by the symbol λ (lambda), is equal to Planck's constant (h) divided by the momentum (p) of the particle. The equation is λ = h / p. This means that the wavelength of a particle is inversely proportional to its momentum.
The De Broglie hypothesis has been used to explain various phenomena in quantum mechanics, such as the diffraction of electrons and the behavior of particles in a double-slit experiment. It has also been applied in the development of technologies such as electron microscopy and electron beam lithography.
Yes, some recommended references for further reading on De Broglie waves include "The Wave Nature of Matter" by Louis de Broglie, "Quantum Mechanics" by Albert Messiah, and "The Feynman Lectures on Physics" by Richard P. Feynman, Robert B. Leighton, and Matthew Sands.