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A Geometric Interpretation of the de Broglie Wavelength

Jean Louis Van Belle

Published Feb 1, 2019• 0 citations
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Abstract

While the de Broglie wavelength pops up in various fundamental quantun-mechanical equations, a solid geometric interpretation of it has so far evaded us. This paper (part of an upcoming) book may help to crack the nut.

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