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Theoretical Definition and Experimental Validation of the v* Constant Representing Wave–Particle Duality

Begüm Yıldırım

Published May 18, 2026• 0 citations
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This study introduces the theoretical constant v* as a scalar measure for quantifying wave–particle duality in quantum systems. Using wavefunction variation and local curvature analysis, the framework investigates transitions between interference and localization states. Experimental validation is performed using photon double-slit data, showing that v* values correlate with observed wave-like and particle-like quantum behaviors. Originality and AI-use statement: This work is an original research output by Begüm Yıldırım. AI tools, if used, were limited to language refinement, grammar correction, formatting, translation assistance, and clarity improvement. The conceptual framework, research direction, interpretation, models, and conclusions belong to the author. External sources, datasets, or prior works are cited where applicable.

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10.5281/zenodo.20273720

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