wave–particle duality

conclusion that quantum objects behave at times like particles and at times like waves
Thing physical_law Q193068
wave–particle duality
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wave–particle duality

Summary

wave–particle duality is a physical law[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • wave–particle duality's instance of is recorded as physical law[3].
  • wave–particle duality's instance of is recorded as quantum effect[4].
  • wave–particle duality's Commons gallery is recorded as Wave-particle duality[5].
  • wave–particle duality's Stack Exchange tag is recorded as https://physics.stackexchange.com/tags/wave-particle-duality[6].
  • wave–particle duality's has characteristic is recorded as dualism[7].
  • wave–particle duality's manifestation of is recorded as uncertainty principle[8].
  • wave–particle duality's studied by is recorded as quantum mechanics[9].
  • wave–particle duality's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[10].

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Definition and Type

Recorded instance of include physical law[3] and quantum effect[4].

Why It Matters

wave–particle duality has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

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  1. 9d ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 9d ago · ~2026-37038-25 · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Great norwegian encyclopedia id bølge-partikkel-dualitet
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    Studied by quantum mechanics
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