Distinction between Electromagnetic Waves and Matter Waves
Difference between Electromagnetic Waves and Matter Waves
» Electromagnetic waves
1. Electromagnetic waves are associated with electric and magnetic fields perpendicular to each other and to the direction of propagation of radiation.
2. Electromagnetic waves can be radiated into space or emitted.
3. They do not require any medium for propagation i.e., these waves can pass through vacuum.
4. All electromagnetic waves travel with the same velocity.
5. The velocity of all electromagnetic waves is equal to that of light (3 x 108 m/s).
6. The wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation are much large .
» Matter waves
1. Matter waves may not be associated with electric and magnetic fields.
2. Matter waves are neither radiated into space nor emitted by the particles. These are simply associated with the particles
3. They require medium for propagation i.e., these waves cannot pass through vacuum.
4. Matter waves travel with different velocities. The velocity of matter waves is generally less than that of light.
5. The matter waves have shorter wavelengths.
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