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Matter Waves (Wave Particle Duality)

Special relativity said that

[math]E = pc[/math] if m=0

Plank said that

[math]E= hf[/math]

Combining the two we have

[math]\Rightarrow[/math] photons have momentum like a particle (mv)

From hyperphysics:

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+Special relativity said that
+<math>E = pc</math> if m=0
+Plank said that
+<math>E= hf</math>
+Combining the two we have
+<math> p=\frac{E}{c} = \frac{ h f}{c}</math>
+<math>\Rightarrow</math> photons have momentum  like a particle (mv)
 ==Davisson and Germer==