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Wave-Particle Duality.
Wave-Particle Duality - as a noun
(physics) the property of matter and electromagnetic radiation that is characterized by the fact that some properties can be explained best by wave theory and others by particle theory
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dualityExample Sentences
"The wave-particle duality of light was first proposed by Albert Einstein."
"Quantum mechanics explains the wave-particle duality of subatomic particles."
"The interference pattern observed in the double-slit experiment is a consequence of wave-particle duality."
"The wave-particle duality of electrons was confirmed through the electron diffraction experiment."
"The wave-particle duality of matter is one of the main principles of quantum theory."
