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Davisson-Germer: Electron Diffraction

Simulate the original experiment that proved that electrons can behave as waves. Watch electrons diffract off a crystal of atoms, interfering with themselves to create peaks and troughs of probability.

 
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Topics

Main Topics

  • Electron Diffraction

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Sample Learning Goals

  • Recognize that electrons are reflected from a lattice mostly at certain angles due to wave interference.

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Davisson Germer lecture and homework Designed by PhET IconImage of Gold StarS. McKaganUG-Intro
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Credits

Design Team Third-party Libraries Thanks To
  • Sam McKagan (lead)
  • Kathy Perkins
  • Sam Reid (developer)
  • Carl Wieman
  • Interviewer: Sam McKagan
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