de Broglie Wavelength
λ = h / p
What it says
Every particle has a wavelength set by its momentum, which is why electrons diffract.
Symbols
| Symbol | Quantity | Dimension |
|---|---|---|
λ | Wavelength (m) | L |
p | Momentum (kg·m/s) | M L T^-1 |
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