Characteristics of De-Broglie Waves

1. The de – Broglie waves are termed as probability waves
2. The de-Broglie waves are component wave whose amplitude vary according to the characteristic of the detecting particle.
3. De – Broglie wave are not electromagnetic waves
4. They travel without a constant velocity since it depends on material (particle)
5. According to the relation (λ=h/mv) smaller the velocity greater the wavelength.

Properties of matter waves

1. Matter waves are not visible.
2. Lighter the particle, greater is its de broglie wavelength.
3. The de broglie’s wave guides the particle. So, these waves are also called pilot-wave.
4. The faster the particle moves, smaller is its de broglie’s wavelength. (since λ=h/mv ).
5. The wave and particle aspects of moving bodies can never appear together in the same experiment.
6. The wave nature of matter introduces an uncertainity in the location of the position of the particle.
7. The velocity of matter wave depends on the velocity of matter (particle) (i.e.,) it is not a constant while the velocity of electromagnetic wave is constant.