Explain Duality Theory: Relativity & Davisson-Germer Exp.

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The discussion centers on the duality theory in physics, particularly its application in relativity and the Davisson-Germer experiment, which demonstrated the wave nature of electrons. Participants clarify that wave-particle duality is not inherently a relativistic phenomenon but rather a result of historical research methodologies in physics. The conversation emphasizes that the models of wave and particle are simplifications, not reflections of the true nature of electrons. The analogy of blind men and an elephant illustrates the limitations of human perception in understanding complex physical concepts.

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explanation of duality theory ?

relativity phenomenon is largely based on the duality principle . the davisson and germer experiment proved the wave nature of electrons . however i wish to understand the cause of it .
 
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relativity phenomenon is largely based on the duality principle
Not that I'm aware of. Which duality principle are you talking about?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duality_(disambiguation)#Physics
the davisson and germer experiment proved the wave nature of electrons
Wave-particle duality perhaps? This is not particularly a relativity thing.
i wish to understand the cause of it
Why does it have to have a cause?

Wave-particle duality comes out of the way physics has historically been researched - the duality is in the physical models and not reality.
[We are like the three blind men investigating the elephant - "it's a rope" cries one, holding the tail; "no it's a wall", cries another, patting it's flanks; "nonono it's a snake" cries another wrapped in the trunk; the first two getting together may decide that an elephant has rope-wall duality - but actually it's an elephant.[*]]

In nature, an electron is an electron is an electron ... it is itself and not a wave or a particle. The wave and particle models are just a mistake we have realized we were making. So what causes mistakes?

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[*] in the corrollory - the wise man being investigated by three bind elephants - the elephants get a more consistent view of humans: all humans, they conclude, are flat.
 
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