A Simplification for Electrons
Because we know the values of Plancks Constant and the
electrons mass, we can use them to simplify the equation
to apply only to electrons as
or |
[ELECTRONS ONLY] |
where the kinetic energy has been measured in electron volts (eV). The result, l, is the electrons wavelength in units of nanometers. This equation works only for electrons, so use it carefully.
How does the relationship between energy and wavelength in this formula compare with the relationship that you observed with simulated electron interference?