Possible explanation for the wave-particle duality ?

[bhobba]

Because that would explain why energy is quantized.

Energy is not always quantized.

But aside from that your logic escapes me.

First, before going any further, exactly what do you think energy is and why is it conserved?

Modern physics knows the answer to that, and when you do you realize a statement like you made is nonsensical, but before going any further let's pin down what you think it is.

Thanks
Bill

 

[probert84]

Under which circumstance is it not quantized ?

My definition of energy would be something like this:

<<Personal speculation deleted>>

 

[Dale]

Under which circumstance is it not quantized ?

Typically the energy of bound states are quantized, but the energy of free states are not quantized. So, for example, a hydrogen atom has a whole series of quantized energy levels, but once you add enough energy to separate the electron from the proton (ionization) the energy is no longer quantized.

My definition of energy would be something like this:

<<Personal speculation deleted>>

With that, this thread is closed.