Are De-Broglie Waves Mechanical or Electromagnetic?

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De-Broglie waves are hypothetical constructs used to describe the wave-like behavior of particles, rather than being classified as either mechanical or electromagnetic waves. They do not require a medium for propagation, as they are not real waves but rather a conceptual tool in quantum mechanics. The discussion emphasizes the importance of wave functions in understanding these phenomena. The nature of De-Broglie waves remains a topic of debate within the context of quantum theory. Overall, they serve to illustrate the dual wave-particle nature of matter.
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# What is the nature of De-Broglie waves? Is it a mechanical wave or an electromagnetic wave?
 
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Perhaps the next question could be - do they require a medium to propagate?
 
De-Broglie waves are not real, they are hypothetical and arise when we try to explain the wave-like behaviour of particles. Google for wave functions.
 

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