Question 28.Q-Q.6: We have discussed two wavelengths associated with the electr...

We have discussed two wavelengths associated with the electron, the Compton wavelength and the de Broglie wavelength. Which is an actual physical wavelength associated with the electron? (a) the Compton wavelength (b) the de Broglie wavelength (c) both wavelengths (d) neither wavelength

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(b). The Compton wavelength (Eq. 28.9) is a combination of constants and has no relation to the motion of the electron. The de Broglie wavelength (Eq. 28.10) is associated with the motion of the electron through its momentum.

\lambda_{ C }=\frac{h}{m_{e} c}=0.00243 nm                     [28.9]

 

\lambda=\frac{h}{p}=\frac{h}{m v}                     [28.10]

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