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De Broglie theory (Duality)

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The photoelectric effect showed that light consists of streams of particles called photons. This leads to the conclusion that like matter, light radiation can sometimes behave as particles. The phenomenon of interference, diffraction and polarization of the light indicate that light is wave. Light therefore, exhibits dual nature. It behaves like particle as well as … Read more

Characteristics of α-radiation, β-radiation and γ-radiation

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A) α-radiation The α-rays are not rays, but consist of a stream of positively charged particles, having 2 units of positive (+) charge, and 4 units of mass. Thus, α-particles are doubly ionized helium atoms i.e., He2+. The α-particles emitted by any radioactive source are shot out with high velocity. The initial velocity depends on … Read more