Wave-particle duality explanation?

Frane Sazunic
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Hi,

Is there a mathematical equation that for itself can explain, or be deducted from it the wave-particle duality? I mean something that connects that 2 concepts in physics equations?

sorry if my english isn't very good..

PD: If you can recommend me a paper or a book that describes and explains the wave-particle duality I will appreciate it a lot.

Thanks in advance and regards.
 
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Frane Sazunic said:
Hi,

Is there a mathematical equation that for itself can explain, or be deducted from it the wave-particle duality? I mean something that connects that 2 concepts in physics equations?

sorry if my english isn't very good..

PD: If you can recommend me a paper or a book that describes and explains the wave-particle duality I will appreciate it a lot.

Thanks in advance and regards.

Maybe you should start by reading this FAQ and then see if you still want to ask that question:

https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/is-light-a-wave-or-a-particle.511178/

Zz.
 
Also check out the following:
http://arxiv.org/pdf/quant-ph/0609163v2.pdf

Note, although the above states it, remember by wave they mean wave-function which isn't quite the same thing as a wave.

Thanks
Bill
 
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