Wave-Particle Paradox and Evans Photomagneton.

Kamal L Rajpal

Published Jan 1, 2004• 4 citations

Abstract

Physical objects from quarks to planets have wavelike attributes. Q uantum theory offers an excellent mathematical structure for the wave -particle duality nature of photons, electrons, protons, neutrons, atoms and molecules. This article explains the electromagnetic inertia harmonic oscillation nature of quantum particles and gives a simple physical interpretation of the string theory, wave mechanics, two-slit interference and the Faraday effect. 1.0 The ELECTRON. An electron is an elementary particle with the smallest non -zero rest mass. It has a negative electric charge, w hich generates a field in free space, extending to infinity, and is conversely acted on by forces due to the field.

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