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What is the wavelength of a de-Broglie wave associated with a particle of mass 'm' moving with velocity 'v'?

  • $λ = h/(mv)$ (correct)
  • $λ = mv/h$
  • $λ = v/h$
  • $λ = h(mv)$

    • According to the de-Broglie hypothesis, if radiation behaves as particles under certain conditions, what can be inferred about particles like electrons?

  • They also exhibit properties attributable to waves under certain circumstances. (correct)
  • They cannot exhibit wave-like properties.
  • Their particle nature is always dominant.
  • They must act as pure waves at all times.

    • Which of the following statements is true regarding matter waves?

  • They are characterized by the probability of finding the particle. (correct)
  • Their amplitude is constant.
  • They are electromagnetic waves.
  • Their wavelength is influenced by the electric charge of the particle.

    • Which experiments provided experimental support for the wave nature of matter?

    <p>Davisson and Germer, and G.P. Thomson experiments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of wave-particle duality refer to?

    <p>The phenomenon where light can exhibit both wave and particle properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic of matter waves is dependent on the particle's mass and velocity?

    <p>Speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do matter waves differ from electromagnetic waves?

    <p>Matter waves do not require electromagnetic fields.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the implication of Louis de Broglie's hypothesis regarding the nature of matter?

    <p>Particles should also exhibit wave-like properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for de Broglie wavelength in terms of momentum?

    <p>λ = h / mv</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If an electron is accelerated through a potential difference of 'V', what is the expression for its momentum?

    <p>p = √(2meV)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between frequency 'v' and wavelength 'λ'?

    <p>v = c / λ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Planck's quantum theory, what does the energy of a quantum relate to?

    <p>E = hυ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expression for kinetic energy (E) in terms of momentum (p) for a free particle?

    <p>E = p² / (2m)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the de Broglie wavelength equation, what does 'h' represent?

    <p>Planck's constant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of de Broglie wavelength for an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1V?

    <p>λ = 1.226 nm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the phase velocity of a wave related to?

    <p>The frequency and wavelength of the wave</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the principle of complementarity state regarding wave and particle aspects of matter?

    <p>Revealing the wave aspect hides the particle aspect and vice versa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of measuring the particle nature of matter in relation to wave nature?

    <p>The wave nature of matter becomes entirely unknown.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the uncertainty principle, if you have precise information about a particle's wavelength, what can be said about its position?

    <p>The position becomes exceedingly uncertain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a scenario where the title of the wave function is provided, what aspect can you not determine?

    <p>The exact position on the x-axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of wavelength uncertainty imply in the context of wave packets?

    <p>Superposition in wave packets leads to a range of wavelengths being present.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the relationship between momentum and wavelength according to the provided quantum mechanics principles?

    <p>Knowing one allows for the accurate calculation of the other.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the measurement error in relation to particle and wave aspects?

    <p>Measuring particle nature can lead to significant wave aspect errors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the superposition of many waves in a wave packet suggest about wavelength measurement?

    <p>It results in a broad range of possible wavelengths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of normalization in quantum mechanics?

    <p>To ensure the total probability of finding a particle equals one.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the integral expression for normalization when it is certain that the particle is present in a finite volume?

    <p>$\int |\psi|^2 d\tau = 1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of the expectation value in quantum mechanics?

    <p>It is the probabilistic expected value of a measurement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The term 'normalization factor' refers to what in the context of the wave function?

    <p>The constant value used to ensure wave function integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a scenario where the wave function does not satisfy normalization, what occurs?

    <p>The wave function needs to be multiplied by a normalization factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the de-Broglie wavelength represent in quantum mechanics?

    <p>The momentum of a particle as a wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following expressions describes the expectation value of position $< x >$?

    <p>$&lt; x &gt; = \int |\psi|^2 dx$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between a particle's momentum and its de-Broglie wavelength?

    <p>$\lambda = \frac{h}{mv}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the constant 'A' in the wave equation 𝜓 = 𝐴𝑒 𝑖(𝑘𝑥−𝜔𝑡)?

    <p>It is a measure of the amplitude of the wave.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From the differentiated wave equation, what is the relationship expressed in equation (3)?

    <p>It shows the wave function proportional to its angular frequency squared.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of wave mechanics, what does the symbol 'v' represent in the equation d²y/dx² = (1/v²)d²y/dt²?

    <p>The wave speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the kinetic energy (K.E.) of a particle defined in terms of its momentum (P) as shown in equation (6)?

    <p>K.E. equals P²/2m.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term V represent in the total energy equation E = K.E + P.E?

    <p>The potential energy associated with the particle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which equation represents the time-independent Schrödinger equation as given in the content?

    <p>d²ψ/dx² + (8π²m/h²)(E - V)ψ = 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of wave mechanics, what role does the wavelength (λ) play according to the relationship ω = 2πυ and v = υλ?

    <p>It is inversely related to the frequency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary outcome of differentiating the Schrödinger wave equation with respect to displacement 'x'?

    <p>It reveals the relationship between wave properties and energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dual Nature of Matter

    • De Broglie's hypothesis states that particles, like electrons, protons, and neutrons, can exhibit wave-like properties under certain conditions, similar to how light can exhibit both wave and particle nature.
    • The waves associated with moving particles are called de Broglie waves, matter waves, or pilot waves.
    • The wavelength of a de Broglie wave (λ) associated with a particle of mass 'm' moving with velocity 'v' is given by: λ = h / (mv) where 'h' is Planck's constant.
    • Matter waves are not electromagnetic waves; their wavelength is independent of the moving particle's charge.
    • The amplitude of a matter wave depends on the probability of finding the particle in a particular position.
    • The speed of matter waves depends on the mass and velocity of the particle associated with the wave.

    De Broglie Wavelength Calculations

    • The de Broglie wavelength of a free particle can be expressed in terms of its kinetic energy (E): λ = h / √(2mE), where 'm' is the mass of the particle.
    • The de Broglie wavelength of an electron accelerated through a potential difference 'V' is given by: λ = h / √(2meV), where 'e' is the charge of an electron.

    Phase Velocity

    • The phase velocity (Vphase) of a wave is the velocity with which a particular phase (like a crest or trough) of the wave propagates.

    Principle of Complementarity

    • The principle of complementarity states that it is impossible to simultaneously observe both the wave and particle aspects of a system.
    • When an experiment is designed to measure the particle nature of matter, the wave aspects are essentially hidden and vice versa.

    Uncertainty Principle and Wave Packets

    • The Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously measure both the position and momentum of a particle with perfect accuracy.
    • A wave packet is a superposition of multiple waves with different wavelengths. It represents a particle's wave function, where the position is uncertain, while the wavelength (and therefore the particle's momentum) can be determined.
    • The uncertainty in wavelength corresponds to the uncertainty in momentum.

    Normalization

    • The probability of finding a particle with a wave function 'ψ' in a volume 'dτ' is given by ' |ψ|²dτ'.
    • Normalization ensures that the total probability of finding the particle within the entire space is unity.
    • Normalization involves adjusting a constant in the wave function to ensure the integral of the square of the wave function over the relevant space equals one.

    Expectation Value

    • The expectation value is the probabilistic average value of a quantity (like position or momentum) obtained from many measurements on a system described by a given wave function.
    • The expectation value is not necessarily the most probable value of the measurement.

    Time-Independent Schrödinger Wave Equation

    • This equation describes the behavior of a non-relativistic particle in a time-invariant potential.
    • The equation is derived from the relationship between energy, momentum, and the de Broglie wavelength.
    • The equation is given by: d²ψ / dx² + (8π²m / h²)(E - V)ψ = 0, where 'ψ' is the wave function, 'm' is the particle's mass, 'E' is the total energy, and 'V' is the potential energy.

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