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What does "wave-particle duality" mean? What are its implications in our modern view of atomic structure?
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Wave-particle duality is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics that posits that every particle or quantum entity, such as electrons and photons, exhibits both wave-like and particle-like properties. This duality is a central feature of quantum mechanics and Show more…
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