Is Matter Really Just a Form of Wave?

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The discussion centers on the theory that matter and waves are synonymous, suggesting that matter is a form of wave. This concept is supported by quantum mechanics, where light exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties, demonstrated through experiments like the double-slit experiment and the photoelectric effect. Matter particles, such as electrons, also display wave-like behavior, which is essential for technologies like electron microscopes. The theory is well-established in physics, although it can be counter-intuitive. Understanding these principles requires familiarity with key concepts like those proposed by De Broglie.
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There is this theory going around that matter and waves are synonymous, matter is a form of wave. Has anyone heard of, or can collaborate this theory?
 
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You wouldn't happen to be meaning quantum mechanics?
 
Ryan Lucas said:
There is this theory going around that matter and waves are synonymous, matter is a form of wave. Has anyone heard of, or can collaborate this theory?


This is a well known topic and indeed it can be collaborated. Light has both a 'wavelike' and a 'particlelike' nature and both can be shown by experimentation (eg Twin slit diffraction and Photoelectric effect.)

Similarly with matter particles - they also behave like both particles and like waves. Indeed, if electrons didn't have wavelike properties, electron microscopes wouldn't work!

Look up 'De Broglie' on Google, as well as the two experiments I mention above.

Physics is VERY counter-intuitive sometimes.. but you get used to it!
 
"This is a well known topic and indeed it can be collaborated."

I think you mean "corroborated"!
 

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So I know that electrons are fundamental, there's no 'material' that makes them up, it's like talking about a colour itself rather than a car or a flower. Now protons and neutrons and quarks and whatever other stuff is there fundamentally, I want someone to kind of teach me these, I have a lot of questions that books might not give the answer in the way I understand. Thanks
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