Electromagnetic Radiation & Photon Wavelength
Interactive Physics Simulation
This professional simulation demonstrates the fundamental quantum principle that the wavelength of electromagnetic radiation is equal to the de Broglie wavelength of its photon. Adjust the parameters to explore this relationship visually and mathematically.
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Mathematical Foundation
1. Photon energy: E = hν = hc/λ
2. Photon momentum: p = E/c = hν/c = h/λ
3. de Broglie wavelength: λdB = h/p
4. Therefore: λEM = c/ν = h/(hν/c) = h/p = λdB
This shows the wavelength of EM radiation (λEM) is identical to the de Broglie wavelength (λdB) of its photon.
