Fifty Years of Matter Waves.

Medicus, Heinrich A.

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Publication Date: 1974

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Fifty Years of Matter Waves

Medicus, Heinrich A.

Physics Today, 27, 2, 38-45, Feb 74

Discusses the origin of de Broglie's concept and its influences on his contemporaries, notably on Einstein, Schrodinger, Elsasser, Davisson, and Thomson. Indicates that the theory served not only as the starting point of quantum mechanics, but also opened new experimental possibilities. Historical inaccuracies are corrected with new material provided. (CC)

Descriptors: Educational Resources, History, Physics, Quantum Mechanics, Science History, Science Materials, Scientific Principles, Scientific Research, Scientists, Waves (Physics)

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