Is Particle-Wave Duality a Real Phenomenon or an Illusion?
An idea that emerged in the early 20th century, supported by numerous experiments, is known as particle-wave duality.
According to quantum physics, the theory of particle-wave duality posits two key characteristics of particles:
Particle Nature: This refers to the physical presence of particles and their specific position in space and time.Wave Nature: This describes the wave-like behavior of particles, such as interference and diffraction patterns.
The concept of particle-wave duality suggests that subatomic particles like electrons and photons exhibit both particle and wave characteristics.
This concept is a fundamental principle of quantum mechanics, highlighting that the behavior of particles at the quantum level differs from that observed in classical physics.
String theory proposes that particles are actually small strings vibrating at different frequencies. The properties of particles can change based on these vibrations and dimensions.
If we consider the particle as a fundamental entity and the wave as a characteristic, the passage of waves and their effects can influence the properties of the particle, giving rise to wave-like features in the particle.
In reality, an electron or photon exists in both particle and wave states, irrespective of its fundamental nature or the state it occupies.
Thus, I believe that even if a particle fully embraces the wave characteristics and exhibits duality, it must still be connected to some fundamental entity.
And if this is the case—if a particle or wave is indeed connected to its fundamental essence—then this duality is not truly dual but merely an illusion.