How Does De Broglie's Theory Explain an Electron's Wave-Particle Duality?

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De Broglie's theory establishes that electrons exhibit wave-particle duality, akin to photons, by postulating that particles possess both wavelength and momentum. This concept is not about proving the behavior but rather describing it based on experimental observations. De Broglie's hypothesis laid the groundwork for understanding quantum mechanics, emphasizing that the wave-like behavior of particles is an inherent property rather than a provable phenomenon.

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I can't understand how de broglie proves that an electron can have wavelength and momentum just like a photon,
 
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Anithadhruvbud said:
how de broglie proves

What do you mean by "proves"? We know from the experiments that particles can behave like waves, there is nothing to prove - all we have to do is to describe this behavior. De Broglie was the first to postulate this is how they behave to explain observed properties, but he didn't "prove" anything.
 

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