Quantum Surfing 101: Chapter 1 - Wavelike Behavior

Chapter 1: Wavelike Behavior

Wave-particle duality: the fundamental concept

In this chapter, we will explore the wavelike behavior of quantum objects. You see, it's all about waves, man! Waves, waves, waves!

Imagine a wave, any wave. Now imagine it's made of particles. Yeah, it's a thing! It's like, have you ever seen a wave in a pond, but then looked really closely and it was actually a bunch of water particles just chillin' in a row?

Next Chapter >> Take a note

Practice Problems

Wave-particle duality in action

  1. What is the wave-like behavior of a particle?
  2. Can you think of a real-world example of wave-particle duality?
  3. Write a short poem about wave-particle duality.
Take a practice quiz