Are matter waves electromagnetic?

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Matter waves, such as those associated with electrons, possess energy, frequency, and wavelength but are not classified as part of the electromagnetic spectrum, which is exclusive to photons. The properties of waves, including energy and frequency, are not unique to electromagnetic waves and can apply to various types of waves, including sound and water waves. The discussion emphasizes that the classification of waves depends on their nature and not merely on their wave-like properties. Therefore, matter waves are distinct from electromagnetic waves and belong to a different category of wave phenomena. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for grasping the nature of different wave types in physics.
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Matter waves such as an electron have energy, frequency, wavelength. But are they part of the electromagnetic spectrum? I assume not since they are electrons, protons etc, not photons. Only photons belong in the electromagnetic spectrum?

So if not than what are they part of?

Thanks
 
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pivoxa15 said:
Matter waves such as an electron have energy, frequency, wavelength. But are they part of the electromagnetic spectrum? I assume not since they are electrons, protons etc, not photons. Only photons belong in the electromagnetic spectrum?

So if not than what are they part of?

Thanks

Keep in mind that just because something has the property of having "energy, frequency, and wavelength", doesn't mean that it has to be an electromagnetic wave. These are more of the properties of what we classically call a "wave" in general, not just electromagnetic wave. You would never confuse a sound wave or a water wave as being electromagnetic in nature.

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