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Physical Science & Biophysics Journal

Physical Explanation of Wave-Particle Duality

R Yvan-Claude

Published Aug 3, 2023• 1 citation
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Abstract

We propose a Physical explanation of duality by considering two new concepts, namely that every elementary Particle is made up of a more or less complex stationary wave and that Empty Space is a granular medium comparable to a fluid quantum. The corpuscle can then be considered as a vortex of this medium, which implies a relationship of balance between the two entities, the wave is then the reaction of the medium to the presence of the vortex, or vice versa. This interpretation is compatible with quantum and relativistic theories and is in accordance with the results of loop theory with regard to Space.

DOI
10.23880/psbj-16000260

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