Fun Facts About Quantum Mechanics Guaranteed to Amaze You

Wave-Particle Duality

an illustration to explain the wave particle duality with a blue ball in the middle surrounded by circular, twinkling waves. Photo Credit: This image was generated with the assistance of AI @stability.ai

One of the most astonishing revelations of quantum mechanics is the wave-particle duality. This principle states that particles can exhibit both wave-like and particle-like properties. This means that particles such as electrons and photons can behave like waves under certain conditions and like particles under others. This strange duality, first observed in the double-slit experiment, has been a cornerstone of quantum mechanics, further deepening the enigma of the quantum world.

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