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What is the evidence for electron waves? Give a practical application.
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This is a key aspect of the quantum mechanical model of the atom. The wave property of electrons was first demonstrated in 1927 by Davidson and Germer. They showed that a beam of electrons can be diffracted by a crystal, much like light waves can be diffracted. Show more…
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