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De Broglie Wavelength Calculator

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Calculates the wavelength associated with a moving particle, demonstrating wave-particle duality (λ = h/p).

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Planck's Constant (h), Particle Mass (m), and Particle Velocity (v) in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Momentum (p) and De Broglie Wavelength (λ) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Electron Example

Planck's Constant (h): 0.0000000000000000000000000000000006626 J⋅s; Particle Mass (m): 0.000000000000000000000000000000911 kg; Particle Velocity (v): 1,000,000 m/s

Momentum (p): 0.000000000000000000000000911 kg⋅m/s; De Broglie Wavelength (λ): 0.0000000007273326015 m

Proton Example

Planck's Constant (h): 0.0000000000000000000000000000000006626 J⋅s; Particle Mass (m): 0.0000000000000000000000000016726 kg; Particle Velocity (v): 1,000 m/s

Momentum (p): 0.0000000000000000000000016726 kg⋅m/s; De Broglie Wavelength (λ): 0.000000000396149707 m

Golf Ball Example

Planck's Constant (h): 0.0000000000000000000000000000000006626 J⋅s; Particle Mass (m): 0.046 kg; Particle Velocity (v): 40 m/s

Momentum (p): 1.84 kg⋅m/s; De Broglie Wavelength (λ): 0.0000000000000000000000000000000003601086957 m

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