Wave-particle duality

In physics, wave-particle duality holds that light and matter can exhibit properties of both waves and of particles. This concept is a key part of quantum mechanics.

Light

We know light has a wave nature, due to wave characteristics such as frequency and wavelength, which relate to the color of light. We also know light has a particle nature, since an individual light particle (photon) can be detected experimentally. Thus, light exhibits wave-particle duality.

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